ZABAGLIONE SAUCE

TRANQUILLA FREY

4 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup powdered sugar
dash of salt
1/4 cup sherry
3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped

Combine egg yolks, sugar, salt and sherry in top of double broiler.  Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.  Remove from heat; cool. When ready to serve, fold in whipped cream.  Serve over drained, chilled fresh poached or canned pears or other fruit.