Zabaione (Zabaglione) Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 6 spoonfuls of granulated sugar
- 250 ml (1 cup) of Marsala or other fortified or sweet wine (see Notes)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 252g | |
| Calories 443 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 217mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 49.11g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 35.15g | 23% |
| Protein 0.47g | 1% |
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