Spicy Zabaglione with Strawberries and Chocolate

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 4  egg yolks 
• 0.3 cup heavy cream 
• 0.8 cup marsala wine sweet
• 0.5 cup pistachios salted whole shelled
• 1 cup semi chocolate chips 
• 16 medium strawberries hulled sliced
• 0.3 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. For the zabaglione: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, wine, sugar, and cayenne pepper.
2. Place the bowl over a pan of gently boiling water and whisk vigorously until thick and foamy, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
3. For the chocolate sauce: Reduce the pan of water to a simmer.
4. Place the chocolate chips and cream in a small bowl.
5. Place the bowl over the pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
6. Spoon the chocolate sauce into 4 small dessert bowls. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top. Spoon the zabaglione on top of the strawberries and sprinkle with the pistachio nuts, if using.