By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com
Soft-boiled eggs with truffle butter soldiers is the dish that proves elegance and breakfast can sit on the same plate. A 6-minute boiled egg, top sliced off, brioche soldiers brushed with truffle butter, and a small spoon of crème fraîche on the side.
Key Takeaways
- Cook eggs exactly 6 minutes for soft yolk
- Use [truffle butter](https://beleaev.com/blogs/news/homemade-truffle-butter-and-how-to-use-it), not truffle oil
- Toast brioche soldiers and brush while hot
- Serve in egg cups or shot glasses
- 4 soldiers per egg
The Ingredients
Serves 4
- 4 large free-range eggs
- 4 small slices brioche
- 30g truffle butter
- 4 tsp full-fat crème fraîche
- 4-5g fresh black truffle for shaving (optional)
- A few flakes of Maldon sea salt
- White pepper
The Method
Step 1: Boil the Eggs
Bring water to a rolling boil. Lower eggs in carefully. Boil exactly 6 minutes. Cool 30 seconds in cold water.
Step 2: Make the Soldiers
Toast the brioche slices until deep golden. Cut each into 4 strips (16 soldiers total). While still hot, brush each with truffle butter on one side.
Step 3: Top the Eggs
Stand each egg in a shot glass or cup. Slice off the top with a knife or egg topper. Spoon 1 tsp of crème fraîche on top of each egg. Add a flake of sea salt. Shave fresh truffle on top if using.
Step 4: Serve
Plate each egg in its cup with 4 truffle soldiers alongside.
Tips
Exact timing. 6 minutes for soft yolk. Use a timer.
Cold water, not iced. Brief dip stops cooking. Iced water can crack the shell.
Toast the soldiers crisp. Soft soldiers don't stand up to dipping.
Brush butter while hot. The bread absorbs the truffle aroma.
Variations and Pairings
With caviar: Replace the truffle butter on the soldiers with cold butter, top each egg with a small spoon of Royal Oscietra instead of truffle shavings.
With white truffle: Use Alba White Truffle shavings on top.
Wine pairing: Champagne or strong English Breakfast tea.
For more egg dishes, see our œufs en cocotte with truffle and truffle scrambled eggs recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use truffle oil?
The result is inferior. Most truffle oil contains synthetic compounds. Use real truffle butter or skip.
Egg size matters?
Use large eggs. Medium need 5:30. Extra-large need 6:30.
How thick should soldiers be?
1.5cm wide, 8cm long. Thick enough to dip without bending, narrow enough to fit through the egg opening.
Make in advance?
No. Toast and butter soldiers to order. The egg cooks to order. Serve immediately.
Further Reading
A soft-boiled egg with truffle soldiers on a Sunday morning is one of those breakfasts that turns a quiet weekend into something memorable. Discover Beleaev's truffle and caviar collection at beleaev.com.
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