zabaglione

noun

za·​ba·​glio·​ne ˌzä-bəl-ˈyō-nē 

: a whipped dessert or topping consisting of a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and usually Marsala wine

Examples of zabaglione in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How to Make Viral Italian Egg Coffee Also known as zabaglione al caffè, uovo sbattuto con caffè, or espresso zabaglione, Italian Egg Coffee first came onto my radar thanks to Rita Gigante. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2026

An older Italian version, known as zabaglione, is made by whipping egg yolks with sugar, often serving it alongside coffee. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

Most recipes for espresso zabaglione call for a tablespoon2 of sugar, which is enough to cause a moderate spike in blood sugar levels. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026

The dessert course includes cookies, pastries and fruit topped with zabaglione sauce. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zabaglione

• atony
• baloney
• begone
• canzone
• estrone
• fanconi
• mansoni
• moloney
• morone
• ngoni
• pallone
• quinone