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Sabayon with Strawberries, Almonds and Amaretto Cake

Recipe for Sabayon with Strawberries, Almonds and Amaretto Cake:

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30-60 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

¼ cup sliced almonds
1 lb. ripe strawberries, sliced and mixed with sugar to taste (usually about ¼ cup)
   - Best if mixed 30-60 minutes before needed
½ cup sweet Marsala wine
¼ cup sugar
4 large pasteurized egg yolks (from the eggs that are pasteurized in their shells)
4 oz. pound cake cut into 4 slices
3 Tablespoons Amaretto

Directions:

1. Place almonds on a baking sheet and in a 375¢ª F oven.  Bake until they are toasted (about 8 minutes).  Remove from the oven and transfer them to a plate to cool.

2. Place a piece of cake in the bottom of a decorative serving bowl.  Sprinkle cake with Amaretto.

3. Top with strawberries and then almonds. 

4. Combine Marsala, sugar, and egg yolks in a stainless steel bowl. 

5. Place bowl over a boiling pot of water.  Whisk vigorously while the egg yolks become fluffy.

6. The sabayon is ready when it has tripled in volume and thickened; and there is steam coming from it. 

7. Pour over the strawberries and almonds in each bowl and serve immediately.

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