Hot fresh strawberries au sabayon

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Pints, washed, hulled, and
Dried strawberries
1quartWater
cupSugar
1teaspoonStrawberry coloring
Lemon, thick skin removed
Dash of vanilla extract
4Egg yolks
4tablespoonsSugar
4ouncesMarsala wine

Directions

Put water, sugar, vanilla, lemon skin in shallow saucepan and boil about 5 minutes. Remove lemon skin. Add berries, cover and bring to a brisk boil for about 1 minute. Drain in a colander; spread in shallow serving bowl and keep warm while making the sabayon; put egg yolks, sugar and wine in stainless steel bowl; beat tiwht whisk until frothy. Place bowl in boiling water and beat constantly until mixture is foamy and will stand at a peak. Spread over hot strawberries and serve. Ladyfingers or small, soft cakes may be served to accompany.