Description
Cloud Eggs are a light and airy way to enjoy eggs, featuring whipped egg whites baked until fluffy with the yolk nestled in the center. This recipe offers both oven and microwave methods for quick, delightful cloud eggs perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray (for oven method)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Separate the Eggs: Carefully crack each egg, separating the egg whites from the yolks. Place each yolk in a small bowl or keep inside their shells to prevent breaking. Put the egg whites and salt into a large mixing bowl.
- Whip the Egg Whites: Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, handheld mixer, or whisk, beat the egg whites starting at low speed and gradually increasing to high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer. The whites should be fluffy and hold shape well.
- Create Egg White Mounds: Spoon the whipped egg whites onto the prepared baking sheet, making two separate mounds. Use the back of a spoon to create a yolk-sized indentation in the center of each mound forming a nest shape.
- Initial Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the egg white nests for 2 minutes to firm them up slightly.
- Add Yolks and Bake More: Remove the baking sheet, gently place each egg yolk into the indentation on the egg white nests. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 4 minutes. After baking, let the cloud eggs cool for 1 minute; the residual heat will continue cooking the yolks gently.
- Serve: Serve the cloud eggs immediately, optionally over avocado toast or your favorite base.
- Microwave Preparation: For a quicker version, separate the eggs as before, beating the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form using a whisk or mixer.
- Microwave Egg Whites: Transfer the whipped egg whites to a microwave-safe bowl or large mug, create a yolk-sized indentation in the center with the back of a spoon, and microwave for 25 seconds to partially cook.
- Add Yolk and Finish Cooking: Carefully place the egg yolk into the indentation, then microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until yolk reaches preferred doneness.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally over avocado toast.
Notes
- Be gentle when separating the yolks to keep them intact.
- Make sure the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks for the best fluffy texture.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your oven or microwave wattage.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as the whites can deflate if left too long.
- Try serving cloud eggs over toast, salad, or sautéed greens for a complete meal.
