Desserts & Baking

Amaretto Zabaglione and mince pies

By Hannah Lewry
6
Easy
5 minutes
10 minutes

Amaretto Zabiglione is a simple Italian dessert made of egg yolks, sugar and Amaretto liqueur, which has a light almond flavour. This easy dessert is perfect those of us who have not mastered the art of baking (yet), but want to serve a delicious dessert on their festive table.

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Ingredients

Method
    For the zabaglione:

  • 3 large free-range egg yolks
  • 3 T caster sugar
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
  • Woolworths mince pies, for serving

Method

Ingredients

1. Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar in a large glass bowl until well combined.

2. Place over a saucepan of simmering water – don’t allow the bottom of the bowl to touch the water – and whisk until the mixture thickens and holds its shape in thick streaks or ribbons. Slowly add the Amaretto and whisk until thick.

Serve immediately with warm mince pies.

Find more Christmas dessert ideas here

Photographs: Myburgh Du Plessis
Production: Hannah Lewry
Food Assistant: Claire-Ellen Van Rooyen
Hannah Lewry

Recipe by: Hannah Lewry

Woolworths TASTE’s Food Editor is passionate about conjuring up fresh ideas for fast and easy dishes that taste as great as they look. Turn to her expertise for everything from time-saving mid-week food to lazy weekend meals. You’ll have a lot of fun in the kitchen while you’re about it.

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