When making meringue and using all those egg whites I hate to toss the yolks and waste them so... Can the yolks be frozen?

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see · Answer

Thiese are wonderful suggestions. Now I truly feel that freezing the yolks will work well.  Thank you all very much.

boulangere · Answer

P.S. On the label - you label everything you freeze, right? - write either the number of yolks contained, or their total ounces. Typically, one egg yolk comprises .66 ounces.

boulangere · Answer

However you decide to freeze them, be sure to first whisk them together. Otherwise, the membrane around the yolk tends to toughen when frozen, which makes them clumpy when thawed later on.

see · Answer

I totally appreciate these wonderful responses. I can freeze yolks! Who knew!

nashama · Answer

I've also frozen them with good results. I freeze them in ice cube trays and then store in a ziploc so I can thaw just what I need later. Works out great.

kimhw · Answer

I've frozen them. Great results.

HalfPint · Answer

Use the yolks to make custard or flan.  You can also use it to make challah bread.

see · Answer

Thanks.  I was just hoping the yolks could be frozen until I had time to use them.

Derek,Nowell · Answer

I have covered and refrigerated to make hollandaise the next day with breakfast.

When making meringue and using all those egg whites I hate to toss the yolks and waste them so... Can the yolks be frozen?

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