Hot Wine Or Plum Pudding Sauce

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Combine in the top of a double boiler or a heatproof bowl: 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar

2. Step 2.

   Using a hand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until fluffy and lightened in color. Beat in: 2 large eggs, beaten

3. Step 3.

   Beat in: ¾ cup dry sherry or Madeira; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; (¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg)

4. Step 4.

   The sauce may look curdled at this point but will smooth out once cooked. Cook over simmering water, beating constantly, until the sauce reaches 160°F, about 5 minutes.