- Why did the foam turn into scrambled eggs?
- The steam was too hot, and the egg coagulated (cooked). You must whisk continuously, and only over steam!
Sweet gnocchi with wine sabayon
A reimagining of gnocchi as a dessert. The neutral taste of the potato dough is a great base for sweetening, while frying in butter gives it a caramelised crust. Sabayon (wine foam) is an elegant sauce where we use the emulsifying ability of egg yolk: the protein network stabilises air bubbles while the wine flavour permeates it.
Ingredients
500
g
Floury potatoes
150
g
Plain flour
1
pc
Egg
2
pcs
Egg yolks (for the foam)
200
ml
Sweet white wine
80
g
Sugar
100
ml
Double cream
30
g
Butter
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Potato ricer
- Bain-marie (saucepan with water + fitting bowl)
- Whisk
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Sulphur dioxide (wine)
Instructions
1
✓
Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel and mash while still hot. Let steam off.
Tip: Water is the enemy of gnocchi. If you let it steam off, it absorbs less flour and the dough will be lighter.
2
✓
Knead with the flour, whole egg, pinch of salt and 30g sugar. Form cylinders, cut into pieces.
Tip: Work quickly, don't over-knead, or it will become rubbery.
3
✓
Cook in simmering water (ready when they float), drain.
Tip: Boiling water can break up the soft dumplings.
4
✓
Fry the gnocchi in butter until golden brown.
Tip: This gives the crispy texture and caramel flavour.
5
✓
Wine foam: Whisk the yolks with 50g sugar and the wine over steam until it becomes a thick, foamy cream. Loosen with whipped cream.
Tip: Heat causes the egg to thicken, while whisking introduces air.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Floury potatoes
- 150 g Plain flour
- 1 pc Egg
- 2 pcs Egg yolks (for the foam)
- 200 ml Sweet white wine
- 80 g Sugar
- 100 ml Double cream
- 30 g Butter
- 1 pinch Salt