Description
Cloud Eggs are a light and airy breakfast delight featuring whipped egg whites baked to perfection with a cheesy twist, topped with a runny yolk. This fun and elegant dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Cheese and Seasoning
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate the egg whites and yolks into two different bowls—whites in a large bowl and yolks in a small bowl. Be sure no yolk mixes with the whites as this will affect whipping.
- Whip Egg Whites: Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This means they should hold shape firmly without collapsing.
- Fold in Cheese and Salt: Gently fold the shredded cheddar cheese and a pinch of salt into the whipped egg whites using a spatula. Do this carefully to maintain the aeration and fluffiness.
- Form Egg Whites: Spoon the whipped egg whites onto the prepared baking sheet into six even mounds. Shape them exactly as you want them because they won’t rise much during baking.
- Create Wells for Yolks: Using the back of a spoon, make a shallow well or indentation at the center of each mound for the yolks.
- Initial Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 6 minutes, or until the whites are set and no longer jiggle when tapped.
- Add Yolks: Carefully add one egg yolk into each well you created in the baked whites.
- Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and bake for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the yolks are just set but remain slightly runny.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley and chives if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure no yolks get into the whites before whipping to achieve proper stiffness.
- Use fresh eggs for best results as they whip up better.
- Watch the yolks carefully during the final bake to avoid overcooking.
- Feel free to customize the cheese type or add herbs for different flavors.
- Serve immediately as the texture is best when freshly baked.
