Eggs are multitaskers: they provide structure, moisture, richness, and leavening. Whole eggs, yolks, and whites each play different roles. Room temperature eggs incorporate better, and fresh eggs create more stable foams.
Essential Tips
Bring eggs to room temperature by placing in warm water for 5 minutes
Separate eggs while cold, then let whites warm for best volume
Egg whites at room temperature whip to greater volume
One large egg equals about 3 tablespoons, or 50 grams
Recipes with Eggs
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Lemon Meringue Pie
Classic lemon meringue pie recipe with a crisp crust, tangy lemon filling, and soft meringue topping. A timeless American dessert.
30 minutes40 minutes min total
Canelés: The Classic French Pastry
Traditional French canelés with a caramelised crust and custard centre. Learn how to make this Bordeaux classic at home with simple ingredients.
25 minutes (plus resting time of 24 hours)50-60 minutes min total
Baked Alaska
Make a classic Baked Alaska with sponge cake, ice cream, and toasted meringue. A dramatic fire-and-ice dessert perfect for dinner parties.
30 minutes (excluding time to bake sponge)3-5 minutes (2-3 hours freezing time) min total
Finnish Oven Pancake (Pannukakku)
Make pannukakku, the beloved Finnish oven pancake with golden edges and a custardy centre, perfect with jam, berries, or a dusting of sugar.
15 minutes30-35 minutes min total
Macaron Recipe with Chocolate Ganache & Jam
Master Italian meringue macarons at home with this recipe featuring dark chocolate ganache and a sweet strawberry jam centre. Elegant, crisp, and delicious.
45 minutes (plus resting)12-14 minutes min total
Classic Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes (No Egg Yolk)
Make classic Chinese mooncakes completely without egg yolks using this vegetarian-friendly lotus seed paste recipe. Beautiful, golden and easy to bake at home.
1 hour (plus soaking and resting time)30 minutes min total
FINNISH RHUBARB TART (RAPARPERIPIIRAKKA)
An easy rhubarb custard tart recipe with golden pastry, creamy custard, and fresh rhubarb. A traditional bake with seasonal flavour.
30 minutes35-40 minutes min total
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Pastéis de Nat, born in a Lisbon monastery — these custard tarts tell a story of resourcefulness, tradition, and irresistible flavour.
25 minutes15 minutes min total
Eton Mess
Easy recipe for Eton Mess, a British summer classic made with crisp meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
20 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes (for meringues) min total