Limoncello and Meyer Lemon Sabayon with Crispy Macadamia Cakes and Candied Lemon Rind

Step 1

Put the egg yolks, sugar, limoncello and cream in a large heat-proof bowl and lightly whisk together.

Step 2

Put the bowl over a pot of simmering water. Whisk the cream mixture over low heat while the mixture froths up and thickens and the eggs are cooked, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 4

In a food processor, roughly chop the macadamia nuts. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse to blend and form a dough. Roll out the mixture between 2 sheets of parchment and cut out rounds with a 3 or 4-inch ring cutter. Put the rounds on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the sugar, water and lemon rinds and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain the rinds and allow them to dry.

Step 6

To serve, arrange the cakes, overlapping slightly, on a rectangular or square plate and drizzle with some sabayon sauce. Sprinkle with lemon rind and enjoy!