Italy Part 28

Have you ever scratched your chin wondering whether to have an after dinner drink versus a sweet treat? Introducing,  Zabaglione (p. 140).  A dessert that allows you both... in one glass!  I realize that the past few entries have been quite lengthy, so here is a refreshingly short entry of a neat little Italian treat that requires only three ingredients and an electric mixer.

Zabaglione,
A wine mousse of sorts.

Simply combine 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/3 Marsala wine with an electric mixer in a large bowl over a pot of simmering water until the mixture is smooth and foamy (nearly tripling in volume). That is it! The result is a creamy, mousse-like drink that you eat with a spoon.  Neat, eh?

Placing my ingredients over barely boiling water.

Mixing non-stop for about 5 minutes.
The mixture begins to grow before your eyes!

It makes about 4 cups.

I will note that you may want to consume immediately or within a few hours after making. I ate one fresh (pictured above) and it was perfect! Light and fluffy. Sweet and fruity. After a night in the refrigerator, the others had deflated into a half foam, half liquid mixture... not as appetizing... so grab a few friends before making so that you can finish the batch while it's fresh.  Tootles!