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
Can you believe only 3 ingredients? Easier to make than you think. The flavour is 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.
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!
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
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks (large size)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup dry white wine (Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines Chardonnay works well)
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!
Kimberly Barnett
3/4 cup of sugar was too much according to my French boss, but I got the consistency correctly. He suggested 1/2 cup less so the berries will shine.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Make it less sweet if that is what you like. This is so easy to make.
Kim Quinn
Can I use this over panettone bread pudding?
(Bread is so flavorful and sweet you barely need sugar.)
Using Vervey white wine for the Sabayon.
Will this be ok?
Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I think it would be delicious as a topping…enjoy!!
ramona
I am really excited to try out this dish as i haven’t had something like this in a while. Thank you for sharing this recipe, It looks super delicious and i cant wait to try it out!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Enjoy…this dessert is so elegant and easy to make.
Hayley Dhanecha
I wanted to make something special for new year party that is simple to make too. And so glad I made it as everyone asked for a recipe 🙂
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a great recipe for entertaining.
Jenny
This is a fun recipe. It’s simple, elegant and lush.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I totally agree, this is elegant yet simple to make too.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer
I’m in LOVE! 3 ingredients for absolute deliciousness! And agreed; this definitely impresses!!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Easy, delicious and gourmet too. It’s a winner.
Kathryn
I’ve never had this and it sounds so easy to make! Can’t wait to try it!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is easy and elegant. I hope you give it a try soon.
Jamie
This dessert looks like a world-class masterpiece plus the fact it looks absolutely yummy! Love the white theme, sending amazing vibes! Perfect dessert for this NYE festivity!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY!! This is a stunning classic dessert that is easy to make.
Kim Quinn
I am making this for 20ppl. To top servings of Giada DeL… Panettoni Bread Pudd. Will go a bit lighter on the sugar as I do in the pudding custard also. Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are really going to impress your guests. Have a wonderful time.
Ashley
I can’t believe this only uses three ingredients! It looks wonderful and delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I know right? Gourmet desserts do not have to be complicated. ENJOY!
Ann
I have never tried this dessert before, but it sounds delicious! Excited to give it a try! Thanks for the recipe share!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is the perfect dessert to impress your dinner guests.
Amy Liu Dong
I love how easy to make this recipe.
I made this and my kids love it so much!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Wow, I am impressed the kids would like this dessert.
Marta
I love making sabayon because I feel like a true pastry chef when it comes out right. Your recipe made it easy to prepare and it was such a refreshing, decadent after Christmas dinner dessert for the entire family.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
French sabayon is so easy to make, and looks, gourmet. Perfect for entertaining, your guests will be impressed for sure.
C Dendy
This is a stunning sauce served warm over wine cake
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, sabayon is so delicious. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Aditya Chandra Sinha
Excellent
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Moop Brown
I’ve never had this dish before but this recipe looks super yummy and like a perfect Christmas dessert!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is super easy to make and is presentation perfect.