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Eggs in Clouds Recipe

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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

Eggs in Clouds are a light and fluffy baked egg dish where whipped egg whites form airy mounds baked briefly before adding yolks. This recipe combines the delicate texture of cloud-like whites with rich yolks, enhanced by Parmesan cheese and fresh chives for a flavorful, elegant breakfast or brunch option.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 4 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Separate the eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the whites, placing the whites into a large metal mixing bowl and keeping the yolks in their shells or in individual small bowls to prevent breaking.
  2. Whip the egg whites: Using a mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, indicating the whites are fully aerated and hold their shape firmly.
  3. Fold in cheese and chives: Gently fold the shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped chives into the whipped egg whites, taking care not to deflate the mixture to maintain its light texture.
  4. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon the whipped egg white mixture into four separate mounds on the sheet, shaping each mound evenly.
  5. Create yolk wells: Use the back of a spoon to carefully make a deep well in the center of each egg white mound, creating a nest to hold the yolks later.
  6. Initial baking: Bake the mounds in a preheated oven at 450°F (232°C) for about 3 minutes, just enough to set the whites slightly without browning.
  7. Add the yolks: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently place one egg yolk into each well. Season each with pepper to taste.
  8. Finish baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the yolks are set to your preferred doneness, typically soft when baked briefly.

Notes

  • Use fresh eggs for best whipping results and flavor.
  • Be gentle when folding ingredients into the whipped whites to retain the airy texture.
  • Adjust baking time depending on how runny or firm you prefer the egg yolks.
  • Parmesan cheese adds a savory touch, but you can experiment with other hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano.
  • Chives provide a fresh, mild onion flavor; scallions or finely chopped herbs can be alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/eggs-in-clouds-recipe/