Winter Fruit with Prosecco Sabayon

Desserts

This recipe is special to me because it allows me to treat my dinner guests to a special, unusual dessert. The bright, vivid colors are perfect for the holidays. Omit the Prosecco when serving to children.

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings (3/4 cup sauce).

Ingredients

6 medium blood oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-in. slices
1 vanilla bean, split
1/4 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup Prosecco or sparkling white wine, divided
Dash salt
3 large egg yolks

Instructions

1. Arrange orange slices on a serving platter or individual plates. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into a small bowl. Add 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup Prosecco and salt; combine and drizzle over oranges. Refrigerate until serving.
2. In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks and remaining sugar and Prosecco until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a spoon. Drizzle over oranges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 sliced orange with 2 tablespoons sauce: 151 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.