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Recipe Title:
Peach Beignet and Prosecco Zabaione
Pairing:
Prosecco
Category:
Dessert
Submitted By:
David L.
Location:
San Jose, CA
Date Added:
June 01, 2010
Votes:
562
Comments:
61

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  1. Pablo — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 11:10 AM
    Dish sounds great I love peaches but a cook working in a resturant? I see the rules are not so important again this year.
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  2. lendle — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:51 PM
    I will definitely try this recipe out.
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  3. vi — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 1:55 PM
    looks yummy! i can't wait to try it out.
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  4. Bobby — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 2:17 PM
    Will try this out this weekend
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  5. Stacy — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 2:36 PM
    Looks absolutely delicious, can't wait to try it out!
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  6. Haley — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:18 PM
    Looks great! Delicious dish for brunch or dessert!
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  7. vy — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:31 PM
    looks amazing!!
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  8. Jean — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:41 PM
    he cooked it for me at home. It's phenomenal
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  9. John — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:43 PM
    Hey David! That looks amazing!
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  10. james — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:44 PM
    yummy
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  11. Anthony — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:48 PM
    totally gonna check this recipe out!!
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  12. Khanh — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:58 PM
    Good luck!
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  13. Muriel — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:00 PM
    Sounds yummy!!!!!!
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  14. Anita — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:00 PM
    Fantastic!!!
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  15. david — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:01 PM
    followed the directions and made the dish myself. it is delicious!
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  16. Lisa — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:13 PM
    sounds delightful!
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  17. Peter — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:22 PM
    looks delicious! will try soon
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  18. Steven — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:25 PM
    Delicious!
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  19. Michael Hua — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:30 PM
    Looks Delicious!
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  20. J Izzle — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:37 PM
    my friend made me do this
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  21. Ronad — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 4:43 PM
    sounds very intersting,looks delicious. Might give it a try.
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  22. Jinno — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 5:05 PM
    The Prosecco had a distinct fruit-forward flavor with a well-balanced acity. Pairing it with the Peach Beignet just further brought out it's complex floral flavors with a hint of citrus. Splendid!
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  23. uyen — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 5:23 PM
    You inspire me!
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  24. Kenny — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 5:49 PM
    I am definitely looking forward to trying this!
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  25. Charmaine — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:02 PM
    It looks really good, I'll have to try this recipe some time!
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  26. Nhuha — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:04 PM
    good luck! hope you win!
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  27. bao — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:26 PM
    i love cooking for my boyfriend, i am so gonna try this recipe out for him
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  28. Margeaux — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:32 PM
    Yummy!! I love peaches! Going to try this tomorrow!
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  29. Mai — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 6:42 PM
    Yummy!(:
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  30. Luan — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 7:33 PM
    Im totally giving this recipe a try! thanks for submitting it!
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  31. Sheri — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:04 PM
    yummmmm I love peaches and would really love to try this recipe, can hardly wait :)
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  32. xile — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:32 PM
    my comment got messed up..
    what i meant to say is this recipe would also work great using grapes!
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  33. Eden — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:32 PM
    Delicious recipe!!!
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  34. Michael — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 8:59 PM
    Great pairing that I never wouldve thought of
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  35. Teresa L. — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 9:09 PM
    This recipe looks perfect for a nice summer get-together!
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  36. Lina — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 11:26 PM
    Great job!
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  37. Eric — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 12:26 AM
    I can't wait to try this recipe at home.
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  38. Diana — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 12:59 AM
    Sounds like an awesome dish to try out. Thanks!
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  39. Peter — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 2:18 AM
    absolutely delicious!
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  40. Candance — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 2:58 AM

    I tried this recipe out today, the suggested wine played perfectly in this recipe. This recipe is a winner!
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  41. Nathan — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 3:15 AM
    I used pre-made dough just to give this recipe a try. Needless to say, it was still amazing with a generic crust. I am going to give this another try and follow the exact recipe. Such a treat!
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  42. Andrew — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 3:32 AM
    Sure, sounds nice. Time to do it!
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  43. Yvette — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 3:44 AM
    I'm making this for a dinner party tomorrow. Just out of curiosity,does it necessarily have to be vegetable oil? I have most of the ingredients at hand, just need to go out and get the wine.
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  44. Beverley — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:01 AM
    Way to go, David!
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  45. Beverley — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:01 AM
    Way to go, David!
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  46. Van — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:03 AM
    Folks, this is an awesome cook! He knows his stuff and the food is fantastic! I should know.
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  47. Van — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:04 AM
    Folks, this guy is an awesome cook! Great presentation and DELICIOUS food!
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  48. al — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 10:13 AM
    tasty!
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  49. Marifel Parayno Jamorabon — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 11:55 AM
    Looks yummy!!
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  50. Lynn Cayabyab — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 12:01 PM
    WOW! looks good! I'll have my sister make it since she's good at baking.
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  51. Maya — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 12:59 PM
    A pro?? Please! He just added wine to enter the contest. That's a no from me.
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  52. John — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 3:48 PM
    This emaculant just amazing, iv never heard of anything with such boldness in my entire life
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  53. Jean — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 4:45 PM
    FOR YOUR INFORMATION MAYA, HE IS A STUDENT AT LE CORDON BLEU FIRST YEAR. SO DON'T POST UNNECESSARY COMMENTS IF YOU DON'T KNOW THE FACTS.
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  54. Emily — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 8:24 PM
    No fighting! Life is too short, and it's just a contest.

    Good video. I think the chef's whites did bring a question to mind but you clarified that an that is good. Good Luck!
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  55. Donald — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 7:17 PM
    I agree with Pablo (a cook working in a resturant? I see the rules are not so important again this year). I think there should be 2 categories, professional/non-professional. I'm a pastry chef.
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  56. Van — Fri, June 18, 2010 @ 9:53 AM
    Folks, can we please enjoy the spirit of the competition and not critique things we have no accurate details/info on? Please be courteous and refrain from negativity.
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  57. emily — Sun, June 20, 2010 @ 5:49 PM
    DQ DQ DQ he is wearing a chef uniform and he is in a restrant!!!!!!!! DQ DQ DQ
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  58. Martin — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 10:17 PM
    Looks delicious. You'll have to share your expertise with your sister.
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  59. James — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 12:55 PM
    very nice! definitely a keeper
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  60. Tom — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 1:21 PM
    Very Good!! David
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  61. Bala — Mon, July 05, 2010 @ 5:01 PM
    Sounds good
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Peach Beignet and Prosecco Zabaione

Paired with Prosecco

Description:

A sweet treat that can be enjoyed in summer when peaches are in season.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 cup lukewarm water
  2. 1/4 cup sugar
  3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  4. 1 egg, room temperature and beaten
  5. 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  6. 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  7. 4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
  8. 3 teaspoons instant active dry yeast
  9. Vegetable oil*
  1. 1oz corn starch
  2. Powdered sugar for dusting
  3. 1/2 peach (white or yellow) small diced
  4. 1/2 peach thinly sliced
  5. 1 egg yolk
  6. 35 g caster sugar
  7. 3 tablespoons Santa Margherita Prosecco
  8. 1 pinch flour

Directions:

Mix water, sugar, salt, egg, butter, evaporated milk, flour, and yeast in the bowl

Beat until smooth
place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 10minutes

Roll out dough evenly

Cut peach into small dice (1/2in x 1/2in x 1/2in)

Coat in corn starch and place in middle of flatten dough

Fold into square

Cut into a rhombus

In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees F

Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides

Generously add powdered sugar

1 egg yolk and 35 g caster sugar in a mixing bowl
Beat until white
Add 3 tablespoons Santa Margherita Prosecco and 1 pinch flour, mix

.With an electric whisk or hand whisk, beat well until mixture is a thick foam.
Dust half of the serving plate with powdered sugar, place beignets over it.
Section off half the plate with peach slices
Add zabaione on other side

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