Raspberry Gratins

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Tender fragrant raspberries are covered with a smooth velvety sabayon sauce and grilled to perfection to yield this delightful dessert that showcases those summer gems at their best!

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Raspberry Gratins

Yield: 4

Author: Fida Milki

Ingredients

• 8 egg yolks
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup sweet dessert wine
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups fresh raspberries
• More sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler of your oven.
2. Place the rack 5 inches away from the heat.
3. Place the egg yolks in a bowl placed over a pan of simmering water.
4. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk constantly until you get a thick smooth mixture (about 5 minutes).
5. Slowly whisk in the sweet wine (you could also use grape juice) and continue whisking over the simmering water for another 5 minutes.
6. Whisk in the vanilla and remove from the heat. Set aside.
7. Fill the bottoms of 4 ramekins or gratin dishes (7 inches more or less each) with a layer of raspberries (each ramekin should fit 1 cup).
8. Spoon enough sabayon sauce to cover the raspberries.
9. Sprinkle each one lightly with granulated sugar and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven.
11. Serve warm or cold and enjoy!