Pears Sabayon

Directions

1. 1
   In the top of a double boiler or in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, beat egg yolks with sugar, salt, and sherry.
2. 2
   Beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and let cool completely.
5. 5
   In the bowl of a mixer, whip cream until it holds peaks.
6. 6
   When sauce has cooled completely, gently fold in whipped cream.
7. 7
   Serve over chilled, drained pears for a quick and easy cool dessert.