Cloud eggs

Cloud eggs is a easy French recipe that serves 2. 190 calories per serving. Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 12 min | Cook: 13 min | Total: 32 min

Cost: $0.92 total, $0.46 per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 units Egg (separate whites and yolks)
  • 30 g Grated Emmental cheese (finely grated)
  • 1 pinch Salt (fine salt)
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Separate whites and yolks

    Crack the eggs and place the whites in a bowl, the yolks in two small separate containers.

    Time: PT2M

  2. Season the whites

    Add a pinch of salt to the egg whites.

    Time: PT1M

  3. Whip the whites into stiff peaks

    Using an electric mixer (or a whisk), whip the whites until stiff peaks form that hold when turned upside down.

    Time: PT4M

  4. Incorporate the cheese

    Sprinkle the grated Emmental cheese over the whites and gently fold in with a spatula using circular motions from bottom to top.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Prepare the baking sheet

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Time: PT1M

  6. Form the clouds

    Place the white mixture in two piles about 5 cm in diameter, shape a small well in the center of each pile with the back of a spoon.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 180°C for about 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Initial baking of the whites

    Bake the clouds (without the yolks) for 5 minutes until lightly golden and firm.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

  9. Add the yolks

    Remove the sheet, gently place a yolk in the center of each cloud.

    Time: PT1M

  10. Final cooking of the yolk

    Return the sheet to the oven for an additional 3 minutes to lightly cook the yolk while keeping the center runny.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  11. Serve

    Remove the cloud eggs from the oven, sprinkle with a little pepper and serve immediately with toast or a green salad.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
190
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
14 g
Fiber
0 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, low-calorie, very-low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Cloud eggs

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

Light eggs like clouds, with a meringue-like egg white, Emmental cheese and a runny yolk in the center. An airy version of the traditional fried egg, ideal for breakfast or a hearty brunch.

EasyFrenchServes 2

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Source Video
19m
Prep
8m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
37m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$0.92
Total cost
$0.46
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whip the whites to stiff peaks
  • Form the wells in the center of the clouds
  • Bake the whites before adding the yolk

Safety Warnings

  • Beware of the oven heat (180°C) – use kitchen gloves
  • Handle raw yolks with clean utensils to avoid contamination
  • Do not let the whites burn, monitor the cooking

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