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Tunisian sabayon

Mike Benayoun
Tunisian sabayon is a delicious egg-based ice cream, flavored with orange blossom water, that is an adaptation of the original Italian version.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine north african, Tunisian
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Ramekins

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • Pistachios or almonds crushed

Instructions
 

  • Separate the eggs.
  • Whisk the yolks with 5 tablespoons of sugar and the vanilla extract, until the mixture becomes pale and frothy.
  • Add the oil slowly, and continue whisking to obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
  • Add the orange blossom water and mix.
  • Separately, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until stiff.
  • Fold one third of the egg whites into the yolks gently, then gradually combine the remaining egg whites by folding without stirring.
  • Pour the mixture into individual ramekins or into a large pan and place in the freezer for at least 8 hours.
  • Decorate with pistachios or crushed almonds.
  • Serve by itself, or with red berries, harissa hloua or bouscoutou (sponge cake).
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