Zabaglione wth Berries

Zabaglione is a light creamy Italian treat made with deliciously sweet Marsala wine.

This Venetian specialty will compliment any Italian dinner. Served in a martini or wine glass topped with fresh raspberries, blueberries or strawberries this dessert will turn your dining table into an elegant masterpiece.

INGREDIENTS

• 6 to 8 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of sweet Marsala wine
• 1 oz. of your favorite liquor (optional)
• blueberries, raspberries,strawberries
• whipped cream

  PREPARATION

• In the top part of a double boiler or a metal bowl, mix the sugar and egg yolks together using a mixer or whisk until creamy.
• Slowly mix in the Marsala and the liquor if desired.
• Place on top of a simmering pot of water and whisk until custard is thick.
• Make sure the water is not boiling so not to cook the eggs.

  Spoon into a glass and top with whipped cream and berries and serve warm.

  For a lighter dessert just mix some whipped cream into the custard.