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Classic Sabayon Recipe Elegant French Dessert

October 27, 2020 *Updated* September 15, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 124 Comments

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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.

Classic Sabayon Dessert a true gourmet delight.
Easy Sabayon Dessert

This post was graciously sponsored by Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines. All opinions, recipe, and photos are mine. Please enjoy wine responsibly. #WoodbridgeWines

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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.

Brand placement with eggs and a whisk for the sabayon recipe.

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Egg yolks in a bowl ready to whip.

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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
Eggs and sugar getting whipped to make the sabayon sauce.

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.

Picture of the brand Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines measured out for the recipe.

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!

Warm sabayon sauce getting poured into a serving glass that contains some gingersnap crumbs.

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.

2 glasses of sabayon with product branding in the background.

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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.

Closeup of sabayon in a glass with a spoon right in the middle.

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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
Keyword: Sambayon, Zabaglione
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

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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  1. Aditya Chandra Sinha

    December 07, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    Excellent

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 08, 2021 at 9:17 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe.

  2. Moop Brown

    November 09, 2020 at 2:07 am

    I’ve never had this dish before but this recipe looks super yummy and like a perfect Christmas dessert!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      November 10, 2020 at 8:55 am

      This is super easy to make and is presentation perfect.

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