Description:

Italian Custard to be used alone or with chocolate or fruits.

Source:

S. Chokel

Serves/Makes:Serves 2 or more

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar
• 2 tsp (10 ml) grated lemon rind
• 5 tsp (25 ml) lemon juice
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) quality sherry or marsala wine
• fresh fruit, optional
• shaved chocolate, optional
• toasted almonds, optional
• sweetened whipped cream, optional

Preparation

• Beat egg yolks in the top of a double boiler.
• Add the sugar, lemon rind and juice, and the wine.
• Beat constantly over the hot water until thick and fluffy.
• Remove at once from hot water.
• Pour into serving glasses and chill to be eaten alone or layered with fresh fruit.
• Top it off with rich chocolate shaved and toasted almonds or sweetened whipped cream.

Comments

Decadent especially served with fresh raspberry coulis and whole berries for garnish, and a splash of Chambord (Raspberry Liqeuer). It is also excellent served warm as a cream over Italian Cakes, Cookies or with Lady Fingers.