If you’re looking for a unique dessert recipe that will impress your guests, coffee with zabaglione sauce might be the answer. These light and airy pastries are perfect for any occasion, and the combination of coffee and zabaglione sauce is irresistible. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making this delicious dessert:
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 cup flour
– 4 eggs
– 1/2 cup whipping cream
– 2 tbsp instant coffee
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 4 egg yolks
– 1/4 cup Marsala wine
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a smooth and thick dough forms.
3. Return the saucepan to heat and keep stirring for another minute or two until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
4. Take the pan off the heat once again and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition with a wooden spoon or electric mixer. The dough should become shiny and smooth.
6. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating small mounds about 1 inch in diameter.
7. Bake the cream puffs for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and puffy. Do not open the oven during baking or your puffs may collapse.
8. While the puffs are baking, prepare the coffee cream filling. In a small bowl, mix the instant coffee with 2 tablespoons of hot water until dissolved. In a larger bowl, whisk the whipping cream until soft peaks form, then add the coffee mixture and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Beat just until stiff peaks form.
9. When the cream puffs are done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool.
10. While the puffs are cooling, prepare the zabaglione sauce. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, Marsala wine, and vanilla extract until smooth. Place the saucepan over low heat and cook the mixture, whisking continuously, until it thickens and turns a light yellow color (about 5-7 minutes).
11. To serve, slice open the top of each cream puff and fill with the coffee cream using a piping bag or spoon. Arrange the filled puffs on a serving platter and drizzle with the zabaglione sauce.
This recipe yields about 20 cream puffs and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to make from start to finish. You can easily double the recipe if you’re serving a large crowd. The puffs can be made up to a day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until ready to use. The zabaglione sauce can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Coffee cream puffs with zabaglione sauce are a crowd-pleaser that will surely impress your friends and family. The airy pastries filled with creamy coffee goodness and topped with a rich wine sauce will leave your guests wanting more. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious treat!