How to Make Sabayon

Strawberries with Sabayon

Sabayon (zabaglione in Italian) is a stirred custard sauce made of egg yolks, sugar and other flavors. The yolks thicken the saboyon, giving it a creamy consistency. Stirred custards (pastry cream, lemon curd) are stirred or whisked constantly while cooking to keep the custard from curdling. Sabayon is often served over fresh berries for a Hungry for more?

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