The sabayon was made in the typical way in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water. Four egg yolks and two tablespoons of sugar were whisked while being gently heated in the double-boiler. When the yolks became pale and thick, six and half tablespoons of Champagne was added. In this kind of situation, I go for convenience. Since I was making the sabayon in advance and planned to chill it for a bit before serving, I didn’t really want to open a whole bottle of Champagne. Instead, I popped open a convenient, little can of California sparkling wine for the six and a half tablespoons I needed for this. After adding the sparkling wine, the mixture was whisked for another ten minutes while continuing to gently cook. When thickened, the sabayon was divided among serving bowls and topped with strawberries and quartered and seeded cherry tomatoes. I added a pinch of freshly-ground black pepper because I like it with both strawberries and cherry tomatoes.
I wasn’t entirely sure the cherry tomatoes wouldn’t seem odd with the sweet sabayon and strawberries, but happily, I was wrong. With the seeds removed from the cherry tomatoes, the flavor of the two fruits is surprisingly similar when eaten together. You can make this a couple of hours in advance and chill it, or it’s so quick to make, you can whisk it together just before serving. It’s a modernized, classic dessert that easy to create in any size of kitchen.
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It does sound like an unusual combination but they are both fruits so why not:D
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Choc Chip Uru
A divine sabayon! A perfect summer treat.
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Rosa
When I was single I could cope with a small kitchen but once I was married and had children all that 'sharing' meant I needed so much extra space xx
ReplyDeleteA delicious fruity sabayon, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteI never would have thought to pair strawberries and tomatoes! What a tempting recipe! I have have been thinking about purchasing this cookbook and am glad to read your review!
ReplyDeleteVery very unusual recipe, I am tempted not only for the recipe but also to get this book
ReplyDeleteLisa, I might have to put you in touch with my husband - I need some type of a defense lawyer once the package arrives from amazon.com (sigh, sigh, sigh)
She does amazing thingsin her small kitchen but I would never have thought of adding cherry tomatoes to this dish but they are, of course, a fruit technically so I guess it should work.
ReplyDeletehow interesting! i'm not sure i've ever had strawberries with tomatoes in any form, but i'd be game to try it! the black pepper is great to tie it all together.
ReplyDeleteI've never thought to put strawberries and tomatoes together - what a clever idea! This is really lovely Lisa!
ReplyDeleteGenial combinaciĆ³n ambas frutas muy refrescantes una copa deliciosa,hugs.
ReplyDelete(Funny that you posted the coconut curry popcorn last time, Lisa. The ice cream I made was surprisingly tasty. Must be a popular new flavor combo!)
ReplyDeleteI've never tried tomatoes and strawberries together, but this certainly looks good. I'm crazy about sabayon anyway. I might have omitted the pepper finish. but trust you implicitly.
I agree with everyone...I never would have thought of pairing tomatoes and strawberries, especially in a dessert. Looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI've had strawberries and tomatoes together in a salad (and you're right, they really work well together) but never in a dessert. Great idea! Definitely something I'll play with - thanks!
ReplyDeleteInteresting...tomatoes and strawberries.Intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThis is very different and I LOVE it...because it's different in a good way :) Love this idea! Amazing things can come out of a small kitchen! I had one for a LONG time...
ReplyDeleteRachel has a few good recipes. I made iles flottantes last year - using her recipe and Raymond Blancs - it was very good :-)
ReplyDeleteI suppose they both are fruits but I'm not sure whether I would be brave enough to put them together. I'm a bit of a traditionalist at heart. I would quite happily get stuck into your Champagne sabayon and strawberries :-) Looks delicious!
Desserts always make me happy, and I am thinking to serve this with biscuit as a spoon. Crunchy, sweet and chill, definitely will make me very happy and satisfied. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa, so fascinating about the cherry tomato-strawberry combo. Who have thought?
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I used to have a mini oven (but with four burners), it made cooking challenging, but also very fun! I love this beautiful way of highlighting spring/summer berries.
ReplyDeleteCA sparkling wine to the rescue! Adding tomatoes is definitely an interesting way to get folks to eat their vegetable-like fruits!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting and looks absolutely delicious,Lisa!
ReplyDeleteLooks so refreshing and delicious Lisa!
ReplyDeleteNo matter how big my kitchen, it is always too small. I should learn to make a sabayon since I think a dessert like this is just so elegant and perfect at the end of a French meal. Yours are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSabayon is such a special treat and so impressive! The addition of cherry tomatoes sounds really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have cooked a butter curry chicken with just strewberries & tomatoes paste it came out just perfect so anything goes in the kitchen... :)
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