Evil Auntie: Celebrity Dessert Detective

May 20, 2009 No Comments
Ingredients

  • Egg Yolks
  • sugar
  • Marsala wine (preferred or sweet Vermouth
  • Optional ingredients
    • Vanilla
    • Cinnamon
    • Lemon Peel

Various recipes exist with differing proportions, so it is largely
a matter of taste or personal experience. A suggested starting point is:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Marsala

Preparation

Separate egg yolks

Use a double boiler. Since the preparation temperatures are so low (no steam), the bottom of the top pan needs to touch the water below.

It is best to use a thermometer to check the temperature.

A final temperature somewhat higher than that point at which Salmonella dies and lower than the boiling point of alcohol is desirable.

150 degrees F or 65 degrees C is a good target.

Cooking

Apply heat, add ingredients.

Use hand mixer to beat into a foam as the temperature approaches the target temperature. The foam should have a very fine texture.


Remove from heat at the target temperature.

Serve within an hour. Good hot or cold!
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