Coddled Eggs with Caviar: A Gentle, Old-School Breakfast

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Coddled eggs are the Edwardian-era English breakfast technique where eggs are cooked in covered jars in simmering water. Topped with caviar, it's one of the most refined breakfast formats.

Key Takeaways
- Use coddler jars or small ramekins
- Steam in simmering water 8-9 minutes
- Soft set whites, runny yolks
- 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per coddler
- Toast soldiers alongside

Coddled eggs in glass jars with caviar topping

The Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 4 large free-range eggs
  • 4 tbsp double cream
  • 30g Royal Oscietra
  • 15g butter
  • Sea salt and white pepper
  • 4 small slices brioche, cut into soldiers
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced chives

The Method

1. Butter 4 coddler jars or small heat-proof ramekins.

2. Spoon 1 tbsp cream in each. Crack egg in. Season.

3. Cover jars with lids (or seal ramekins with foil).

4. Place in pan of simmering water (water level halfway up jars).

5. Cover. Steam 8-9 minutes.

6. Lift out. Open. Top with 8g caviar each. Scatter chives.

7. Serve with toasted brioche soldiers for dipping.

Tips

Cover the pan during cooking.

Check at 8 min. Yolk should still wobble.

Caviar after cooking.

Hot soldiers for dipping.

Variations and Pairings

With truffle: Shave fresh black truffle on top.

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

Wine pairing: Champagne.

For more egg dishes, see our œufs en cocotte and soft-boiled egg with caviar recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a coddler?

Small lidded ceramic or glass jar specifically for coddled eggs. Royal Worcester makes the classic version.

Substitute?

Small ramekin sealed with foil works.

How much caviar?

8g per coddler.

Coddled eggs with caviar at breakfast is one of those Edwardian formats that quietly defines old-money luxury. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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