Champagne Zabaglione with Fresh Fruit Compote

Name: Champagne Zabaglione with Fresh Fruit Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry Champagne or other sparkling wine; 3/4 cup powdered sugar; 5 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons chilled whipping cream; 2 large oranges; 1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored; 1 basket strawberries, hulled, quartered; 2 kiwis, peeled, sliced into rounds; 1 pear, peeled, cored, diced; 6 tablespoons chilled dry Champagne; 6 whole strawberries

Servings: persons

1 cup dry Champagne or other sparkling wine
3/4 cup powdered sugar
5 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
6 tablespoons chilled whipping cream
2 large oranges
1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored
1 basket strawberries, hulled, quartered
2 kiwis, peeled, sliced into rounds
1 pear, peeled, cored, diced
6 tablespoons chilled dry Champagne
6 whole strawberries

1
Whisk Champagne, sugar, yolks and corn syrup in large metal bowl to blend.
2
Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
3
Whisk constantly until mixture has tripled in volume and candy thermometer registers 160F., about 10 minutes.
4
Remove from over water.
5
Using electric mixer, beat zabaglione until completely cool, about 5 minutes.
6
Beat cream to soft peaks in medium bowl.
7
Fold cream into cooled zabaglione.
8
Chill until ready to use.
9
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
10
Cover and keep refrigerated.
11
Stir lightly to lessen texture before serving.)
12
Using small sharp knife, cut off peel and white pith from oranges.
13
Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release orange segments.
14
(Oranges can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
15
Cover; refrigerate.)
16
Using tip of vegetable peeler, cut out eyes from pineapple; discard eyes.
17
Dice pineapple.
18
Combine pineapple, quartered strawberries, kiwis and pear in large bowl.
19
Mix in oranges.
20
Spoon fruit into 6 stemmed glasses.
21
Pour 1 tablespoon Champagne over fruit in each goblet.
22
Top fruit with zabaglione.
23
Garnish each serving with whole strawberry and serve immediately.

568

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry Champagne or other sparkling wine, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 5 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Champagne Zabaglione with Fresh Fruit Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!