Sliced Strawberries with Grand Marnier Zabaglione

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Author
Katie Kambridge
Source of Recipe
Bon Appétit | June 2009
Serves/Makes/Yields
2
Recipe Description

Zabaglione is a light, foamy custard. In this elegant dessert, the warm Grand Marnier-spiked custard is spooned over fresh strawberries just before serving. yield: Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups sliced)

3 large egg yolks

3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream

2 fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

 

Preparation

Divide strawberries between 2 bowls or large wineglasses.

Whisk egg yolks, Grand Marnier, 2 tablespoons water, and sugar in medium metal bowl.

Set bowl over large saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).

Whisk until mixture becomes thick and foamy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat; whisk 1 minute longer. Whisk in crème fraîche. Spoon warm zabaglione over strawberries.

Garnish with mint sprigs.

Serve immediately.

 

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