Ladyfinger Mold With Zabaglione
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- 100 g ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 70 g Malaga raisins
- 50 g sultana raisins
- 30 g candied citron
- Marsala wine
- 2 dl milk (for the custard)
- 2 count whole eggs (for the custard)
- 50 g sugar (for the custard)
- vanilla (for the custard)
- 2 count whole eggs (for the zabaglione)
- 1 1/2 dl Marsala (for the zabaglione)
- 50 g sugar (for the zabaglione)
Instructions
- Seed the Malaga raisins and dice the candied citron.
- Butter a ring mold; dip the ladyfingers lightly in Marsala and line the mold, layering in the raisins and citron.
- Make a raw custard of milk, 2 whole eggs, 50g sugar and vanilla; pour over the ladyfingers.
- Cook in a bain-marie and unmold while hot.
- Whip a zabaglione of 2 whole eggs, 1.5 dl Marsala and 50g sugar over heat; pour brimming into the center and serve. Serves six.