This velvety, frothy custard is prepared from only three ingredients:

6 egg yolks
1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. dry marsala wine

In an 8 inch copper pan or 3 to 3 1/2 quart metal bowl, combine the egg yolks, sugar and marsala. Place over a pan of simmering water and whisk your heart out until sauce becomes light and frothy. Continue beating over water until sauce quadruples in volume, and becomes very thick and hot to touch, about 10 minutes.

Immediately spoon into warm brandy glass filled halfway with fresh berries or other fresh fruit and serve at once. Makes 6 to 8 servings.