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Caramelized Cream Eggs From Ideas in Food
Recipe by: Genius Recipes
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69 Reviews
MacGuffin
March 27, 2022
Okay, so I wanted to make these (I’ve made them before) but lacked heavy cream (I can’t even get heavy cream in my area--just whipping cream with stabilizers added). What I did have on hand though . . . was . . . *drumroll* . . . crème fraîche!!! Doesn’t split when heated, right? Long story short, it worked out great. It might actually have tasted better than it did with the heavy cream I’d checked in my luggage last year. Sometimes, you just have to think out of the box.
food52
February 26, 2022
I will definitely make these again. I can’t figure out what tu pair them with but I really liked them! I feel like maybe with mushrooms and gruyere?
Susie
February 24, 2022
I’ve made this three times and I think I’ve ironed out the kinks.
1) Use a pan just big enough for the number of eggs you want to cook and the use just enough cream to cover the bottom of the pan. When you add the eggs, the cream level will rise so you don’t need as much cream as you probably think you do.
2) Season the cream before you add the eggs. This will achieve the best distribution of seasoning.
3) Don’t be afraid of the heat. Use medium high and trust the recipe. I have an electric range with a glass top and I turn the heat to 7.5-8 and let it rip.
4) I like the whites cooked solid so I watch them until all of the white is almost completely set, then take the pan off the heat and cover it immediately. Having a clear glass lid is a plus but if you don’t have a see-through lid, put your lid on and set a timer for 60 seconds and leave it alone! The eggs will look like you’ve basted them when you remove the lid.
The recipe works. As for the results, I would call them okay. I didn’t swoon over them but they were an interesting variation that I will make again when have leftover heavy cream.
1) Use a pan just big enough for the number of eggs you want to cook and the use just enough cream to cover the bottom of the pan. When you add the eggs, the cream level will rise so you don’t need as much cream as you probably think you do.
2) Season the cream before you add the eggs. This will achieve the best distribution of seasoning.
3) Don’t be afraid of the heat. Use medium high and trust the recipe. I have an electric range with a glass top and I turn the heat to 7.5-8 and let it rip.
4) I like the whites cooked solid so I watch them until all of the white is almost completely set, then take the pan off the heat and cover it immediately. Having a clear glass lid is a plus but if you don’t have a see-through lid, put your lid on and set a timer for 60 seconds and leave it alone! The eggs will look like you’ve basted them when you remove the lid.
The recipe works. As for the results, I would call them okay. I didn’t swoon over them but they were an interesting variation that I will make again when have leftover heavy cream.
Alexis
February 22, 2022
Couldn't decide on what to have for dinner tonight. I made a big salad and thought fired eggs would be a great topper. It seemed like a good time to try making these eggs in cream. Incredible! The eggs were perfectly done and buttery. What a great recipe to have in my toolbox!
Picholine
September 25, 2020
Made the caramelized eggs and what an exquisite taste ! I really was surprised that cooking eggs this way would make a difference. Such a treat.
Food
September 16, 2020
I can't wait to try this technique. I would love to watch a video on making crispy eggs. I was watching a British cooking show and this older lady cracked an egg in her hand, dipped and rolled it quickly in bread crumbs then quickly placed in hot oil to deep fry. It came out as a brown crunchy ball and when she cut into it the yellow was runny and white perfect. Have you heard of this technique. I am still shocked. I would love to learn how to do this. You can place the crispy egg balls on a salad or pasta.
Robin
February 20, 2022
Could this be it?
https://food52.com/recipes/83236-eggs-fried-in-bread-crumbs-recipe
https://food52.com/recipes/83236-eggs-fried-in-bread-crumbs-recipe
djfisher1312
September 12, 2020
Just read this, immediately tried it, delicious and incredibly easy!
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September 8, 2020
To me, these were poached eggs, elevated to the nth degree! And the best part, they hold their shape very well. Confession: I did use more cream than suggested. Unbelievably good! I used a stainless steel skillet, with no issues whatsoever.
Rosalind R.
September 17, 2020
When this hit my inbox as just "gas," I couldn't imagine what recipe I had commented on that would elicit such a response!
I hope you realize how lucky you are to be cooking with gas. Sadly, I live in Arizona where gas kitchens are as rare as hens teeth. Electric is so limiting!
I hope you realize how lucky you are to be cooking with gas. Sadly, I live in Arizona where gas kitchens are as rare as hens teeth. Electric is so limiting!
Gina T.
July 18, 2020
I tried this technique when first published here and was underwhelmed. Now, I have tried again and these eggs are perfection! I believe I had too much cream the first time, and was also cooking on a dreadful glass-top electric range. Today, I used just enough cream to coat the bottom of the pan and cooked on induction and made some of the best eggs I've ever had. I did give them a flip during the one minute rest because I feared the yolks weren't set but it was probably not necessary. Next time, I will not. I quite easily made 4 and think I could even do 6 at once.
Anu N.
March 11, 2020
This was gorgeous! I think I used more than a "thin" layer of double cream, but since I'm on the keto diet, it's all good :) I added some homemade everything bagel seasoning over the eggs, and drizzled a bit of truffle oil before eating... Wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe, this will go on my regular weekday rotation.
Anu N.
March 11, 2020
Oh I should add another favourite way of mine of frying eggs, thanks to my best friend's recipe. Grate some cheese (cheddar works best) on the bottom of a nonstick pan to cover it, crack an egg or two over this layer of grated cheese, turn the heat to medium high, and cook until the cheese starts to melt and develop a crust. If the whites are still runny, you can switch off the job and cover the pan, exactly like this recipe. Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, transfer the crispy cheese and eggs to a plate and eat immediately!
Al S.
March 8, 2020
OMG, I made these tonight and are absolutely delicious. I am a single 72 year old male and have to say do exactly as the recipe calls fall and you can't go wrong. Thanks for this recipe.
Bb
February 17, 2020
Oh these were delicious! I’ve never made eggs that had such perfect yokes. This is the way I’ll be frying eggs from now on. Thanks!!
Lynn
February 16, 2020
I've made these at least once a week since the recipe came out and had to share my great love for it. The whites are gently caramelized but not crispy, the yolk is easy to keep runny. I usually put in too much cream (so sad) but have learned to gently remove the eggs (spatula works great for this) then put the remnants of cream over a high heat to boil down. Spatula again to scrape out every drop onto sourdough toast.
RossB
January 12, 2020
It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but it’s an excellent method. What I noted: It’s important to season the cream before putting the egg on it; essential to start w a cold pan; keep fire low-ish and be patient. I tried flavored salts, and truffle salt was the big hit. I also tried it with slices of Granny Smith apple, used vanilla salt; it was a quick, rich, bright snack.
RG
January 6, 2020
I jumped into the deep end. You mentioned paprika and cooking other things, so I did this was a butterflied pork chop. Probably had too large a pan, and I covered the pan for most of the cooking because I was afraid the pork wouldn't cook. It did, though, and wasn't as overcooked as I usually make it. And I SWEAR that wasn't me licking the pan later, or the plate but holy cow. I mean, holy pig (it was pork after all). The cream did not break, but it browned and thickened and was wonderful. Next time I will not cover it towards the end. I did simmer instead of keeping it on medium/high.
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