Tapioca Zabaglione Custard With Fresh Berries

Published April 10, 2003

Total Time
1 hour, plus overnight soak
Rating
4(6)
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Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • ⅓ cup pearl tapioca

  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half

  • ¼ cup Marsala

  • 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ pint berries

  • ½ pint heavy cream, whipped

Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)

28 grams carbs; 134 milligrams cholesterol; 379 calories; 8 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams saturated fat; 27 grams fat; 1 gram trans fat; 1 gram fiber; 93 milligrams sodium; 6 grams protein; 19 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Soak the tapioca in 6 ounces of water overnight or for several hours until it has absorbed almost all the water.

  2. Step 2

    Drain and combine with half-and-half in a heavy-bottomed pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.

  3. Step 3

    Add Marsala. Simmer 25 minutes longer, stirring often. Remove from heat.

  4. Step 4

    Beat sugar with eggs and, stirring constantly, spoon one-third of tapioca mixture into egg mixture. Then return all to tapioca mixture, stirring.

  5. Step 5

    Return to low heat and cook 5 minutes. Do not boil.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon into dessert glasses and cool. When ready to serve, decorate with berries and whipped cream.

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Credits

Adapted from the Ark Restaurant, Nahcotta, Wash

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