Desserts & Baking

Coffee zabaglione

By
18 September 2025
4
Easy
10 minutes, plus cooling time
5 minutes

“Smooth, light and deliciously boozy, this dessert is a true Italian classic. I enjoy serving it with a biscotti or two.”- Herman Lensing

Wine/Spirit Pairing
Woolworths Stormhoek Sparkling Moscato Rosé

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Ingredients

Method
  • 4 free-range egg yolks
  • 4 T Muscadel
  • 4 T coffee liqueur
  • 3 T caster sugar
  • biscotti, for serving

1. Fill a saucepan on which a glass bowl fits securely with water. Ensure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Bring the water to the boil. Place all the ingredients except the biscotti in the bowl.

2. Place the bowl on the pan of boiling water and reduce the heat to just below boiling point. Using an electric hand-mixer, beat until light and fluffy.

3. Remove the bowl from the heat and continue whisking until the mixture is cold.

4. Serve in glasses of your choice with biscotti or any other biscuit.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly 
Food Assistant: Vikayla Govender and Cheri Kustner

Herman Lensing

Recipe by: Herman Lensing

At just 22 years old, Herman landed the role of food editor at SARIE magazine, where he quickly made a name for himself with his innovative recipes and bold flavour combinations. Herman went on to become the editor of SARIE KOS, and has since published several standalone cookbook magazines under his own name.

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