Zabaione

Zabaione - a rich Italian custard made by beating egg yolks until they are lemon-colored, then adding sugar and Marsala.

Zabaione An Italian word for a 'sabayon'.
Zakuska A selection of blinis and breads served with various toppings, especially caviar, and vodka. Traditionally served as a starter, but now more often served as a pre theatre buffet.

Zabaglione or Zabaione - An Italian dessert, Zabaglione (Zabaione) is pronounced zah-bahl-YOH-nay. It is a light, airy wine custard made by whipping egg yolks, sugar and sweet Marsala wine over a water bath.

The foam of the whey when it is being recooked is called zabbina in Sicilian, which comes from the Arabic word zarb, thought also to be the root of the custard dessert zabaione. The best ricotta is made with sheep's milk.

with rum Crème pâtissière; you can use artificial rum if you don't consume alcohol. The Italians may also flavor pastry cream with Marsala wine, which adds a very interesting and unusual taste to the custard, and resembles a thick zabaione.

See also: Egg, Dessert, Marsala, Sugar, Cream