How To Make Fluffy White Cloud Eggs

Cloud Eggs are egg whites whipped to a cloud and baked with the yolks in the center, a whimsical swap for any egg presentation.

Course Eggs

Cuisine Fusion

Keyword How To Make Cloud Eggs

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 28

Servings servings

Preheat oven to 400. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cooking tray. Lightly, very lightly spray with cooking spray, then gently wipe so there is only a hint of oil.
Separate Eggs. Separate egg yolks from the egg whites. It helps to put each yolk into separate small bowls, making it much easier to add them one at a time later.
In a clean bowl with a hand mixer, or whisk attachment on a stand up mixer, begin whipping the egg whites on low speed at first. Stop when foamy and add a small pinch of salt and white pepper (if using), and a pinch of cream of tartar. Continue to whip at high speed until soft peaks form and they take on the appearance of egg clouds.
On parchment-lined baking sheet, gently spoon four fluffy mounds of whipped whites onto the baking sheet. With the back of the spoon, in the middle of each white nest, make a small indentation. This will create an egg nest to add the yolk later.
Place the fluffy egg whites into the preheated oven and set a timer for exactly 4-minutes.
Gently take them out of the oven. Carefully and quickly, place each of the egg yolks into the center of the fluffy whites. Return the baking sheet back into the oven for just a couple of minutes, about 3 to 4 minutes. Watch them.
Remove from the oven and let sit a minute or two before using a rubber spatula to remove from the baking tray.

The addition of grated cheese is delicious in the egg white but remember it will also dull its color.
A sprinkle of black sesame seeds in the egg whites while whipping adds an interesting black and white presentation. Or, simply add a sprinkle of finely chopped fresh chives before serving.