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Holiday parties are in full swing. This Classic Sabayon Recipe is the perfect dessert to serve your guests.

French cooking at home is easier than you think. The classic turkey meat pie known as Turkey Veronique will impress your guests.

There is nothing hard or fancy about making sabayon at home. This easy gourmet dessert only requires 3 ingredients. Egg yolks, sugar and wine.

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Sabayon cream is elegant, yet so easy to make. Rich and creamy without dairy. Whether you need a dessert for 4 or 24, this recipe is sure to impress.

If you are hosting a party (or two) this season, I’m sure you are busy creating delicious menus and deciding on what you are going to serve your guests. This is the time you need to “stress less” in the kitchen. French sabayon for dessert will have your guests drooling. It will be the hit of the party.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for making this easy sabayon dessert are at the bottom of the post.

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French Sayabon Ingredients

I love it when “fancy” food is easy to make. This egg yolk dessert is simple and elegant. Gourmet French cooking in a matter of minutes. Move over classic tiramisu, I think I found a new winner.

This easy sabayon recipe is made in a matter of minutes. Make a small batch for a few guests, double or triple the amount for a large party.You will need:

  • egg yolks
  • sugar
  • wine
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Can you believe only 3 ingredients? Easier to make than you think. The flavouris incredible. Luscious and intense, yet light and refreshing at the same time.

Once you see how easy this is to make, you must give Perfect Lemon Curd a try too. You will master it the first time.

For this sabayon recipe, I chose Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi CHARDONNAY. Clean and crisp with flavours of cinnamon, caramel, apple, and oak. The flavours work so well with the gingersnaps and pomegranate ariels in this pretty and festive dessert. Feel free to enjoy this wonderful dessert all on its own too.

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How To Make Sabayon Sauce

All you need is a bowl, a pot of water and a whisk!All you have to do is whip, whip, whip.

  • Whisk the egg yolks and sugar.
  • Add the CHARDONNAY, simmer over boiling water whisking constantly until it thickens.

THAT’S IT!

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If you have had the pleasure of enjoying sabayon, you will know just how incredible it is served warm. Like a soft, light foam that melts in your mouth.

Recipe Tips

  • Can sabayon be made in advance? Yes, it can be made a couple of days ahead of time. Keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Can sabayon be served cold? Yes, however, it does taste better warm or at room temperature. If you make it in advance, just place it on the counter to get the chill out of it before serving.
  • Be sure not to OVERCOOK the sabayon sauce. The end result should be a silky smooth sauce (thick and ribbony). The temperature of the sauce should be around 150º F
  • This is a fairly quick process, so be sure to have all your ingredients measured and ready to go.
  • Whisk, whisk and whisk the entire cooking process. Hence having your ingredients ready, you will be busy whisking.
  • Be sure the water does not come to a boil but remains at a constant simmer.
  • If you wish, you can use a double boiler, or the pot and bowl method. I would not recommend cooking this over direct heat.
  • What is the best wine for making sabayon? This is where you can have some fun. Try whatever you like.
  • What to serve with sabayon? For this recipe, I used berries and crushed ginger cookies. Experiment and see what works for you or your dinner theme. You can try shaved chocolate, broken up pieces of cake, or even all on its own.

Sabayon vs Zabaglione

Is there a difference between the two classic recipes? YES! Sabayon is the French adaption of the Italian zabaglione.

Sabayon is made with white wine. More wine in the recipe creates a softer, lighter cream.

Zabaglione is typically made with sweet Marsala wine and 1 tablespoon of sugar for each egg yolk. Less wine in the recipe creates a sweeter and a little denser marsala sauce.

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If you are still deciding on what to serve your guests, give this Classic Sabayon Recipe a try. Elegant, easy, and perfect for spreading some holiday cheer.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Please enjoy wine responsibly.

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French Sabayon Dessert

Classic Sabayon Recipe Elegant French Dessert is a gourmet delight that is easy to make and so delicious to eat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 239kcal

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Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks (large size)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup dry white wine (Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines Chardonnay works well)

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Instructions

  • Break the eggs, and put the yolks into a large stainless steel or glass bowl.

    You can keep the whites in the fridge for another day. Great for breakfast.

  • Add the sugar to the yolks and whisk until the mixture becomes a light yellow colour.

  • Stir the wine into the egg/sugar mixture.

  • Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Be sure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.

  • Keep gently whisking and cook until it thickens (about 5 minutes). DO NOT OVER COOK. The whisk should just be able to leave a slight trace in the mixture, then it is done!

  • Remove from the heat immediately.

  • Pour into serving glasses.

  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 195mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 51mg | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Notes

For this recipe, I used crushed gingersnap cookies and pomegranate ariels to make this a festive dessert. You can serve this on its own. Feel free to add berries as well.

Traditionally this is served warm just after it is made. It can also be served chilled, which is great if you are serving dessert to a crowd.

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FAQs

What's the difference between zabaglione and sabayon? ›

"Sabayon" is a French transliteration of the Italian "zabaglione," originally made with one tablespoon sugar and two tablespoons Marsala per egg yolk; French versions typically use white wine instead of the sweeter Marsala, and increase the liquid by 50% for a softer, lighter cream."

What is sabayon sauce made of? ›

A sabayon is a light sauce traditionally made with egg yolks, sugar, and wine.

Can you put sabayon in the fridge? ›

Sabayon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, but it is best used the day it's made.

Why is my sabayon not thickening? ›

A perfect zabaglione (sabayon) will be smooth, fluffy and rich hold the whisk trail for few seconds. The flavour is delicate and aromatic with liqueur, wine or fruit juice. Reasons: not cooked enough, cooked too quickly so egg doesn't thicken; egg overcooked and about to curdle; too much liquid flavouring.

How do you thicken sabayon? ›

You can add whipped cream or egg whites to the sabayon to make it thicker and more mousse-like. You can also make a savoury sabayon; leave out the sugar, exchange the Marsala for white wine or lemon juice and add a pinch of salt.

Why is my sabayon grainy? ›

IF YOUR SABAYON IS GRAINY

It's the sugar, you don't have a superfine, or it isn't dissolved yet.

What is a sabayon in English? ›

: a sauce of egg yolks, wine, and savory seasonings (such as mustard or pepper)

Why does sabayon split? ›

If the sabayon is undercooked, the sauce will be runny and thin and might even break, but if it overcooks, the eggs will curdle and the sauce will definitely break.

Is sabayon the same as Hollandaise? ›

Hollandaise is a sauce that is made by the emulsification of clarified butter into a sabayon or fluffy cooked egg yolks sauce.

How to know when sabayon is done? ›

Cook, whisking constantly with a balloon whisk, until sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking and whisking until sabayon is the texture of mousse and holds its shape, 15 to 20 minutes.

What are the three categories of dessert sauces? ›

Most dessert sauces fall into one of three categories.
  • Custard sauces. Vanilla custard sauce, or crème anglaise, is presented early in this chapter. ...
  • Fruit purées. These are simply purées of fresh or cooked fruits, sweetened with sugar. ...
  • Syrups.

Is sabayon hot or cold? ›

Serve your sabayon immediately, ideally with fresh summer fruit. Note 1: If you want to serve the sabayon cold, remove it from the heat but keep whisking constantly until it is cool.

What is the difference between sabayon and zabaglione? ›

In France, it is called sabayon, while its Italian name is zabaione or zabaglione (or zabajone, an archaic spelling). The dessert is popular in Argentina and Uruguay, where it is known as sambayón (from the Piedmontese sambajon) and is a popular ice cream flavour. In Colombia, the name is sabajón.

Can I store sabayon? ›

Serve the sabayon immediately or transfer it to an air-tight container. Cover it with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap touches the surface of the sabayon, close the container and refrigerate.

What are other names for zabaglione? ›

In France, it is called sabayon, while its Italian name is zabaione or zabaglione (or zabajone, an archaic spelling). The dessert is popular in Argentina and Uruguay, where it is known as sambayón (from the Piedmontese sambajon) and is a popular ice cream flavour. In Colombia, the name is sabajón.

What does zabaglione taste like? ›

The custard is full-bodied and lightly sweet from the aged sherry, the hints of hazelnut earthy and warm. It's perfect spooned over a handful of ripe figs. Or have a little fun, and try a zabaglione using beer. A Belgian ale with its delicate, light flavor will give the custard a nice, malty finish.

What is zabaglione made of? ›

Zabaglione is a simple Italian dessert made of egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala wine. It is usually served warm, though it can be served cold, as a sauce, or even frozen.

What does zabaione mean in Italian? ›

[dzabaˈjone ] or zabaglione [dzabaʎˈʎone ] masculine noun. zabaglione ⧫ dessert made of egg yolks, sugar and marsala.

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