Cloud Eggs with Caviar: The Lightest Brunch Recipe

By Beleaev Family | Beleaev Caviar & Gourmet | beleaev.com

Cloud eggs are the Instagram brunch trend that really works. Whipped egg whites baked into fluffy clouds, yolks added in the centre, generous caviar on top. Visually striking, properly delicious.

Key Takeaways

• Whip whites to stiff peaks
• Bake until golden then add yolk
• 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per egg
• Serve immediately
• On toasted sourdough

The Ingredients

Serves 4

• 4 large eggs (yolks and whites separated)
• 4 slices toasted sourdough
• 30g Royal Oscietra
• 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional
• Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Preheat oven to 200C.

2. Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt to stiff peaks.

3. Place toasted sourdough on baking tray. Spoon a cloud of whipped whites onto each slice.

4. Make a small well in the centre of each cloud. Bake 4 minutes.

5. Drop a yolk into each well. Bake 2-3 more minutes until yolk just sets but still runny.

6. Top each with 8g caviar. Scatter chives. Crack pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips

Stiff peaks essential. Soft peaks won't hold the cloud shape.

Pre-bake whites before adding yolk.

Don't overcook the yolk. Slight wobble.

Caviar after baking.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

With chives: Mix chives into whipped whites for green-flecked clouds.

Wine pairing: Champagne.

For more egg dishes, see our poached eggs with caviar recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why cloud eggs?

The whipped egg white technique produces visually striking, light, fluffy texture.

How firm yolk?

Slightly runny. Just-set white edge of yolk, runny centre.

How much caviar?

8g per egg.

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