Cloud Eggs (Whipped Egg Whites with Golden Baked Yolks)

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Cloud Eggs are as beautiful as they are delicious. Egg whites are whipped until light and airy, baked until lightly golden, then topped with their reserved yolks and returned to the oven just long enough to create perfectly runny centers. The result is a stunning breakfast that is surprisingly simple to prepare.

Serve these elegant eggs over toasted artisan bread or alongside fresh fruit for a memorable breakfast or brunch.

EQUIPMENT

Oven

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Large mixing bowl

Hand mixer

Rubber spatula

Measuring spoons

INGREDIENTS

4 large eggs

¼ tsp kosher salt

⅛ tsp black pepper

2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese

1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks into separate small bowls.
4. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
6. Divide the whipped egg whites into four mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Create a small well in the center of each mound.
8. Bake for 3 minutes.
9. Carefully place one yolk into each well.
10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.

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CLOUD EGGS (Whipped Egg Whites with Golden Baked Yolks)

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Cloud Eggs are as beautiful as they are delicious. Egg whites are whipped until light and airy, baked until lightly golden, then topped with their reserved yolks and returned to the oven just long enough to create perfectly runny centers. The result is a stunning breakfast that is surprisingly simple to prepare. Serve these elegant eggs over toasted artisan bread or alongside fresh fruit for a memorable breakfast or brunch.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 74

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 4 large eggs
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Equipment

• Oven
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring Spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Separate the eggs, placing the whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks into separate small bowls.
4. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
6. Divide the whipped egg whites into four mounds on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Create a small well in the center of each mound.
8. Bake for 3 minutes.
9. Carefully place one yolk into each well.
10. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
11. Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately while the yolks remain soft.
Top with crispy bacon crumbles or smoked salmon for an elegant variation.

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RECIPE NOTES

Serve immediately while the yolks remain soft.

Top with crispy bacon crumbles or smoked salmon for an elegant variation.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (Per Serving)

Calories: 95

Protein: 8 g

Carbohydrates: 1 g

Fat: 6 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 190 mg

Sodium: 190 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Sugar: 0 g