Fluffy Cloud Eggs Recipe Is What to Make On National Egg Day by Chef Gigi

Cloud eggs are a culinary staple in egg cookery. This cloud egg recipe is perfect for a surprise breakfast or brunch treat. Don't be intimidated by this egg recipe! Egg clouds are simple to make and require minimal ingredients. Once you make your first, it'll be a staple in your house.

To make this fluffy cloud eggs recipe, sometimes called orsini eggs or egg nests, you will need large eggs, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese and fresh chives, for garnishing. The eggs are ready to be eaten in about 15 minutes. 

These easy cloud eggs are delicious for breakfast or brunch. You can even enjoy them as a protein-rich snack. Check Recipe Notes below on variations to the recipe. And be sure to read about the health benefits of eggs. 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• pink Himalayan salt or kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese  
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Recipe Notes

• Add chopped cooked pancetta, crumbled bacon, diced ham, small chipped red bell peppers, scallions or any of your favorite breakfast foods to the egg whites after they have stiff peaks. Be extra careful not to deflate the whites when folding in.
  

Here’s how to make it:

1. Separate egg whites and egg yolks, placing the egg whites in a large bowl and the yolks in a small bowl. Set yolks aside. Season the egg whites with salt and pepper.
2. Using a whisk or a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in Parmesan and chives.
3. Create four mounds of egg whites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Indent the centers of each to look like nests. Bake in a preheated 450-degree F oven until slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
4. After 3 minutes and whites are sturdy, carefully add an egg yolk to the center of each egg white cloud.
5. Season yolk with salt and pepper. Bake until the yolks are just set, about 3 additional minutes.
   

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