Folded Spiral Eggs
These spiral folded eggs are as delicious as they are stunning, with layers that curl into a rose-like shape. They’re rich, creamy, and silky from a touch of cream, finished with chives and cracked black pepper for the perfect bite. It only takes a few minutes, but the result looks and feels like something straight out of a fancy café.
Servings servings
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- pinch of salt, to taste
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon butter, as needed
- finely chopped chives, for garnish
- cracked black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and salt until the mixture is very smooth and airy. For extra silky eggs, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve.
- Heat a nonstick or stainless steel pan over medium-low heat and melt the butter to coat the surface.
- Pour in the eggs and let them sit for a few seconds until the edges just begin to set.
- Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently stir in a circular motion to fold the eggs into soft spirals as they cook.
- Continue folding until the eggs are just set but still glossy and tender, then remove from the heat right away to prevent overcooking.
- Garnish with finely chopped chives, more salt to taste, and a crack of black pepper before serving.
Notes
Q: How do I get that deep golden yellow-orange color in my eggs?
A: Use pasture-raised eggs since their yolks are naturally darker and richer. You can also swap one of the whole eggs for just an extra yolk to intensify both the color and the flavor. Q: Do I really need to add cream?
A: Not at all! I’ve made these eggs both with and without cream, and they turn out silky either way. You can also swap the cream for half-and-half or milk — it just adds a little extra richness. Q: What’s the best pan to use?
A: A nonstick pan is the easiest since the eggs release cleanly. A stainless steel pan also works great — just make sure it’s properly preheated before adding the eggs. Q: Can I use oil instead of butter?
A: Butter gives the best flavor and helps the eggs turn glossy, but a neutral oil will work if that’s what you have on hand. Q: How do I keep the eggs from overcooking?
A: Keep the heat low and remove the pan from the burner while the eggs still look glossy. If the butter burns as it melts, that’s your sign the pan is too hot for eggs.
A: Use pasture-raised eggs since their yolks are naturally darker and richer. You can also swap one of the whole eggs for just an extra yolk to intensify both the color and the flavor. Q: Do I really need to add cream?
A: Not at all! I’ve made these eggs both with and without cream, and they turn out silky either way. You can also swap the cream for half-and-half or milk — it just adds a little extra richness. Q: What’s the best pan to use?
A: A nonstick pan is the easiest since the eggs release cleanly. A stainless steel pan also works great — just make sure it’s properly preheated before adding the eggs. Q: Can I use oil instead of butter?
A: Butter gives the best flavor and helps the eggs turn glossy, but a neutral oil will work if that’s what you have on hand. Q: How do I keep the eggs from overcooking?
A: Keep the heat low and remove the pan from the burner while the eggs still look glossy. If the butter burns as it melts, that’s your sign the pan is too hot for eggs.
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