zabaglione

/za.bäg.lyōˈnɛ/; Italian: /dzäbägˈlyɔne/;

Definitions

1. noun

a rich Italian dessert made from eggs, sugar, and wine, whipped until light and airy

“After the dinner, they served zabaglione as dessert.”

2. verb

to whip or beat (a mixture of eggs, sugar, and wine) until light and airy, as in making a zabaglione

“She zabaglioned the eggs with a spoon until they doubled in volume.”

Synonyms

  • mousse
  • whipped cream

Antonyms

  • dense
  • thick