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Cloud Eggs — Quick Whipped-Egg Breakfast

Prep 10 min Cook 6 min Difficulty 2/5

Simple cloud eggs recipe: whip egg whites, bake briefly, add yolks, finish 3–4 minutes. Quick 10-minute prep for a light breakfast.

Why this recipe works

Cloud eggs are whipped-egg-white nests with a soft baked yolk—light, quick, and visually appealing. This recipe suits anyone looking for a simple, low-carb breakfast or a showy brunch item with minimal fuss.

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Key takeaways

Whip egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks for stable clouds
Bake whites briefly, add yolks, then finish until yolks set to taste
Serve immediately for best texture; simple seasonings work well

Recipe guide

Cloud eggs are whipped-egg-white nests with a soft baked yolk—light, quick, and visually appealing. This recipe suits anyone looking for a simple, low-carb breakfast or a showy brunch item with minimal fuss.

Turn ordinary eggs into light, showy breakfast clouds in about 10 minutes.

  • Whip egg whites to stiff, glossy peaks for stable clouds
  • Bake whites briefly, add yolks, then finish until yolks set to taste
  • Serve immediately for best texture; simple seasonings work well

Ingredients

4 whole eggs (separate yolks and whites). Pinch of salt. Optional: pepper, grated cheese, chopped herbs.

Method

Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F); line a baking sheet. Whip chilled egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, glossy peaks form. Spoon into four mounds, make shallow wells, and bake 3 minutes until lightly golden. Gently add one yolk to each well and bake 3–4 minutes more until yolks reach desired doneness. Season and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

For extra stability add 1/8 tsp cream of tartar. Fold in 1–2 tbsp grated cheese or herbs for flavor. Adjust final bake time: ~3 min for runny yolks, 4–5 min for slightly set yolks.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Separate eggs, placing yolks into a small bowl and whites into a chilled mixing bowl.
  3. Add a pinch of salt to the whites.
  4. Whip whites with a mixer until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  5. Spoon mounds of whipped whites onto the baking sheet and make a shallow well in the center of each.
  6. Bake the whites for 3 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Carefully place a yolk into each well without breaking it.
  8. Return to oven and bake 3–4 minutes more until yolks reach desired doneness.
  9. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

FAQs

Can I prepare cloud eggs ahead of time? Partially: whip and shape the whites, then refrigerate up to 2 hours; bake and add yolks just before serving for best texture.
How do I get stiff, glossy peaks? Use a chilled bowl, ensure no yolk in the whites, add a pinch of salt (or cream of tartar), and beat on medium-high until peaks stand straight.
Can I add cheese or herbs? Yes—fold in a tablespoon of grated cheese or chopped herbs into the whipped whites before shaping for extra flavor.