yield: (makes about 4 servings)

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ cup marsala

Directions

1. Put egg yolks and sugar into a large stainless-steel mixing bowl and using a large whisk, beat until thin and pale yellow (about 5 minutes).
2. Bring a large pot of water just to a simmer over medium heat (do not let it boil). Set bowl with yolks and sugar over simmering water to make a double boiler.
3. Gradually drizzle in marsala, whisking continuously. Continue whisking until mixture is light and foamy, almost tripling in volume and holding soft peaks (about 15 minutes). Do not let egg cook around the edges of the bowl.
4. Spoon into 4 small dessert dishes (or stemmed glasses) and serve either warm, at room temperature or chilled, topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings and cranberries or strawberries.