Orange Chocolate Zabaglione

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Skill Level	Intermediate

Preparation Time	5 minutes	Total Time	15 minutes
Servings	8	Cost Per Serving	$1.36

5	Egg Yolks
1 tbsp	Organic Whole Cane Sugar
1 tsp	Orange Zest
2 tbsp	Orange Juice
2 tbsp	Dark Chocolate (at least 70%), grated
1/2 cup	Mixed Berries or any fruit

Bring a small, half-full pot of water to a boil.
In a glass or metal mixing bowl that is larger than the mouth of the pot whisk egg yolks with cane sugar until slightly frothy.
Add orange juice and zest to the egg yolks. Whisk to combine.
Place bowl over the pot of boiling water and whisk well by hand or use an electric hand mixer. Add chocolate and continue beating until the eggs are thick and frothy (custard consistency).
A safe internal temperature should read 160 degrees F.
Pour into 4 small glasses and top with some mixed berries and a touch of orange zest.

PDF link to nutrition facts table for orange chocolate zabaglione

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