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Method

1. 1 Separate the egg yolks and put them in a stainless steel bowl, then add sugar.
2. 2 Beat the egg yolks with sugar for 3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and thick.
3. 3 Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, slowly pour in the Marsala wine, and stir continuously.
4. 4 Beat in a double boiler for 8 minutes until the mixture triples in size, becomes fluffy and adheres to the whisk.
5. 5 Serve immediately in a glass while still warm, and enjoy with crackers or fresh fruit.

With an appliance

• Microwave 16 min

  Replace steps 3 and 4: Pour the egg, sugar, and Marsala wine mixture into a large bowl, microwave at 500W in 20-second intervals for a total of 3 minutes, whisking thoroughly after each interval until fluffy. Do not microwave continuously as the eggs will curdle.