Microwave Zabaglione Recipes

ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Bring 1-inch of water to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan set over high heat.
• Add the egg yolks and sugar to a large glass bowl. Using an electric hand mixer on the highest speed, beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture is thick, pale yellow, and the sugar is completely dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes. Decrease the mixer speed to low and add the Marsala and salt.
• Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and put the bowl atop the saucepan with the boiling water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Beat the mixture on medium speed, until it is thick, frothy, holds a ribbon, and the temperature reaches 145 to 150 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer.
• Spoon the warm mixture into custard cups or serving glasses and serve immediately or allow to cool slightly. Serve with fresh berries, if desired.

SABAYON - ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks and sugar together until fluffy.
• Add wine gradually, continuing to beat.
• Cook in top of double boiler over water until the thickness of cream, stirring constantly.
• Cool, pour into parfait glasses and chill.

AMARETTO ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Whisk egg yolks, amaretto, and sugar in medium metal bowl to blend.
• Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (double boiler).
• Whisk mixture constantly and vigorously until thickened and instant-read thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140 for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total.
• Remove mixture from over water.
• Add cream and whisk until incorporated.
• Pour or spoon into individual serving glasses/bowls.
• Serve warm or chilled. (If serving chilled, zabaglione can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Rewhisk before serving.)
• Also if serving chilled, let the zabaglione cool before placing fresh fruit on top.

COLD ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Fit a bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, and put the egg yolks and sugar into the bowl.
• Using an electric whisk, start whisking the yolks and sugar over the simmering water. The mixture should become pale and thick like super-aerated double cream, and by the end it should have at least tripled in volume and be exuberantly frothy. This could take up to 15 minutes.
• Continue whisking as you slowly pour in the prosecco; you should then have a soft, billowing mass.
• Remove the bowl from its pan of simmering water, and place on a cold surface or stand it in a pan of cold water, and whisk until cool.
• Then whisk the whipping cream and fold into the egg mixture.
• Pour into 2 glasses and serve.

TRADITIONAL ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Set up for a double boiler, making sure that the water in the bottom vessel is not contacting the top vessel. It will scramble your custard if the water touches the top bowl.
• In the top bowl, before setting it above the boiling water, mix all of the ingredients together with a kitchen mixer for at least two minutes. The mixture will thicken slightly and become a bit creamy. Add as much sugar as you like. The more sugar, the riching it will be.
• Once all the ingredients are well mixed, put the double boiler and continue mix with the mixer. DO NOT STOP MIXING, not for a second. If you stop mixing, your custard will scramble.
• Continue cooking until the custard thickens and is 3-4 times it's original size. It will be very airy and even appear similar to that of whip cream.
• Once it has reached the above stage remove it from the heat. If serving it warm, drizzle over fruit and serve. If serving cold, place the bowl in an ice bath and continue mixing until the custard is at least room temperature.
• Once the custard is room temp, spoon the custard into the serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap. Martini glasses make great serving dishes.
• Place the plastic wrap directly on the custard. This will prevent a skin from forming on the top of your custard.
• Chill for 3-6 hours.
• Once chilled and firm, place the fresh berries on top of the custard and serve.
• Enjoy!

ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• TO COOK THE ZABAGLIONE: Set up a double boiler or a medium-size stainless-steel bowl over a pot of simmering water. Check to make sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water, or the eggs may scramble.
• With a hand held electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale yellow.
• Add the Marsala and set the bowl over the simmering water.
• Continue to beat with the electric mixer until the eggs triple in volume, thicken and reach a temperature of 140 F., as registered on an instant thermometer. Be sure to beat the eggs until they reach this temperature at which salmonella bacteria is killed. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes. Be sure to move the beater around the bowl so the eggs cook evenly; there will be quite a bit of spattering.
• TO SERVE THE ZABAGLIONE: Transfer the mixture to wine glasses and serve immediately accompanied by ladyfingers or Italian cookies known as "Savoiardi."
• An alternative way to serve this is to take slices of pound cake or panettone and set them on a broiler pan. Cover the cake slices with a layer of sliced strawberries or peeled Comice pear, and ladle a portion of the zabaglione over the fruit. Broil the slices for a minute or until the zabaglione is bubbling and lightly browned.
• Serve immediately.

MICROWAVE ZABAGLIONE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks in large, microwavable bowl until they begin to lighten.
• Add sugar and continue beating until it's thick and pale, about 5 minute.
• Add wine and beat another 5 min or until completely foamy.
• Microwave on high, stopping every 30 seconds to whisk briefly, until thickened and peaks stand on their own. This should take about 4 1/2 minute.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate. If chilled, beat it again right before serving.