Oranges with Sweet Basil Zabaglione Recipe

Oranges With Sweet Basil Zabaglione Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 4
• 8 lg navel oranges
• 2 egg yolks
• 5 basil sprigs
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup basil leaves – packed
• 1/4 cup dry white wine

Method

1. Using a vegetable peeler, remove a strip of zest from one of the oranges and chop enough to measure 1/4 tsp Using a knife, peel skin and pith from oranges and cut in between the membranes to remove the sections.
2. Using hands, lightly crush the basil sprigs and toss in a large bowl with the orange sections.
3. Cover and chill 2-6 hours.
4. Mince the 1/2 cup basil.
5. In a medium bowl combine the egg yolks, sugar, wine and reserved orange zest.
6. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and whisk until the zabaglione is frothy, thick, and doubled in volume, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the minced basil.
8. Drain the orange sections and remove basil sprigs.
9. Divide among 3 dessert dishes and spoon a heaping tablespoon of zabaglione over each one.

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