Description
A luscious, creamy apple cider sabayon paired with buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a cozy fall dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/3 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the vanilla extract if using.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together. If it’s too crumbly, add a tablespoon of cold water at a time until it holds.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thick and cut into your desired shapes. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Set up a double boiler and bring the water to a gentle simmer. Place the egg yolks, apple cider, and sugar in a heatproof bowl over the simmering water (make sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl).
- Whisk constantly for about 7-10 minutes, until the mixture thickens and triples in volume. It should be pale and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Gently fold in the whipped cream for an extra creamy texture. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Spoon the sabayon into bowls or glasses and serve alongside the shortbread. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
[‘Whisk constantly while making the sabayon to avoid scrambling the eggs.’, ‘Chill the shortbread dough for a flaky, crisp texture.’, ‘Use fresh apple cider for the best flavor.’, ‘Do not overbake the shortbread to maintain its melt-in-your-mouth texture.’, ‘Sabayon is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.’]
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Apple Cider Sabayon, Shortbread, Fall Dessert, Thanksgiving Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe