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Perfect Italian Zabaglione Recipe with Fresh Strawberries and Champagne

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A light, frothy Italian custard dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and dry champagne, served over fresh strawberries. Quick and elegant, perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) dry champagne or sparkling wine (brut recommended)
  • 1 pint (about 300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Fill a saucepan with about 2 inches (5 cm) of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and ½ cup (100 g) sugar until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly pour in ½ cup (120 ml) dry champagne while whisking continuously to temper the eggs and infuse flavor.
  4. Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water. Whisk vigorously in a figure-eight motion for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens, triples in volume, and becomes pale and frothy. Remove briefly from heat if it heats too fast.
  5. Test doneness by coating the back of a spoon; it should leave soft peaks and feel warm, not hot.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  7. Hull and slice strawberries; optionally toss with a teaspoon of sugar if not very sweet.
  8. Serve immediately by spooning zabaglione over fresh strawberries in glasses or bowls. Garnish with a strawberry slice or mint leaf.

Notes

Use a gentle simmer and whisk constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Serve zabaglione immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours and gently whisked before serving. Avoid freezing. For non-alcoholic version, substitute sparkling grape juice with lemon juice.

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Keywords: zabaglione, Italian dessert, champagne dessert, strawberries, custard, easy dessert, celebration dessert

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