Source: Olyina, AdobeStockWhen egg whites are used in another dish, you'll want to find a use for the leftover yolks too. No need to throw them away! Luckily, there are many different options: from baked goods to creams or sauces. In this collection, you'll find the best recipes for what to cook with egg yolks – choose to your taste!
1. Custard Cream with Egg Yolks
Source: rutube.ruA classic custard cream for a variety of baked goods and desserts.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 3 egg yolks, 2.5 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks with a spoon of sugar, add the starch and mix thoroughly. Heat the milk with sugar until boiling and pour it in a thin stream into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
Strain the resulting cream through a sieve and continue to heat over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring it to the desired thickness; if necessary, stir in butter. Then cover the cream with cling film, touching the surface, and let it cool.
2. Pancakes with Egg Yolks
Source: pinterest.comThey turn out very thin, beautiful, and lacy.
You will need: 100 ml cream, 100 ml boiling water, 100 ml sparkling mineral water, 2 egg yolks, 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil, 100-150 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, sugar, salt.
Preparation: Rub the egg yolks with salt and sugar to taste. Pour in the cream, mix, then add the boiling water. Sift in the flour with baking powder, and finally, pour in the mineral water and vegetable oil. Let the dough rest for a bit and fry the pancakes in a pan.
3. Creamy Ice Cream with Egg Yolks
Source: mirtesen.ruAdd nuts, candied fruits, chocolate, fruits, or anything else to your taste.
You will need: 250 ml 33% cream, 50 ml milk, 2 egg yolks, 75 g powdered sugar.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks with powdered sugar, gradually pour in the milk, and cook the mixture over medium heat until thickened. Do not boil! Whip the cream with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently combine the cream with the egg yolks, transfer to a container, and place in the freezer. Stir the ice cream every hour until completely set.
4. Sponge Cake with Egg Yolks
Source: cookpad.comPerfect with a cup of tea or for making cakes.
You will need: 10 egg yolks, 100 ml water, 150 g sugar, 150 g flour, 50 g starch, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks, water, sugar, and vanilla with a mixer until pale. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix the batter until smooth. Bake the sponge cake for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Lemon Curd with Egg Yolks
Source: dzen.ruAny fruit or berry curd is prepared using the same principle.
You will need: 4 lemons, 6 egg yolks, 200 g sugar, 2 tbsp starch, 150 g butter.
Preparation: Zest 1-2 lemons, and squeeze the juice from all 4. Put everything into a saucepan, add sugar with starch, and mix until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Separately whisk the egg yolks and gradually pour the hot syrup into them, continuing to whisk. Heat the mixture again almost to a boil, remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Let the curd cool.
6. Shortcrust Pastry with Egg Yolks
Source: livejournal.comUse it further for making pies, cookies, or other baked goods.
You will need: 120 g butter, 4 egg yolks, 4 tbsp sour cream, 150 g sugar, 500 g flour.
Preparation: Mix the dry ingredients. Add the egg yolks, sour cream, and grated butter. Quickly knead the dough, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Hollandaise Sauce
Source: dzen.ruClassic Hollandaise sauce for sandwiches and more.
You will need: 6 egg yolks, 150 g butter, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp water, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Whisk together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and water. Place them over a double boiler and heat until thickened, stirring. When the cream begins to resemble thick sour cream, add the softened butter. Mix until smooth, season with salt, heat the sauce for another 1 minute, and remove from heat.
8. Eggnog Cocktail
Source: pinterest.comYou can also prepare the cocktail with whiskey or other strong alcohol.
You will need: 1 cup milk, 1 cup 15% cream, 100 ml rum, 3 egg yolks, 80-100 g sugar, ground cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and other spices to taste.
Preparation: Rub the egg yolks with sugar. Heat the milk with all the spices and pour it in a thin stream into the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture over low heat until slightly thickened and strain if necessary. Pour in the cream, heat again almost to a boil, add the rum, and mix. Pour the cocktail into glasses and serve.
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9. Fritters with Egg Yolks
Source: mirtesen.ruEgg yolks alone are more than enough for homemade fritters.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 5 egg yolks, 1 cup flour, 2 pinches baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks with milk and sugar. Gradually add all the dry ingredients and mix the batter until smooth. Spoon the fritters onto a hot pan and fry on both sides.
10. Doughnuts with Egg Yolks
Source: cookpad.comClassic yeast doughnuts. Dust them with powdered sugar or glaze before serving.
You will need: 300 ml milk, 4 egg yolks, 50 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 450-500 g flour, 8 g dry yeast, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Whisk together warm milk, egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Mix the sifted flour and dry yeast, pour in the liquid mixture, and knead the dough thoroughly. At the very end, pour in the vegetable oil. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour and then shape it into doughnuts. Fry them until golden brown in plenty of oil.
11. Sabayon Cream
Source: pinterest.comAn exquisite Italian dessert based on sparkling wine and egg yolks.
You will need: 4 egg yolks, 100 ml white sparkling wine, 80 g and 5 tbsp sugar, zest of 1/2 orange.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks and 80 g sugar over a double boiler until foamy. Pour in the sparkling wine and mix thoroughly again. Separately boil a small amount of water with the remaining sugar and finely chopped zest, cook for 10 minutes, then remove the zest from the syrup. Spoon the cream into dessert bowls and serve with the zest.
12. Cookies with Egg Yolks, Chocolate, and Nuts
Source: fb.ruNot only delicious but also incredibly quick to prepare.
You will need: 5 egg yolks, 120 g butter, 200 g powdered sugar, 300 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 100 g chocolate, 1 handful walnuts, vanilla, ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Whisk the softened butter and powdered sugar with a mixer until fluffy. Separately whisk the egg yolks and combine both mixtures. Sift in the dry ingredients, knead the dough, and fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate. Shape and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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13. Kulich with Egg Yolks
Source: pikabu.ruA recipe for the perfect Easter Kulich that will definitely come in handy!
You will need: 150 ml milk, 5-6 egg yolks, 100 ml cream, 100 g butter, 200 g sugar, 25 g fresh yeast, 500 g flour, 150 g candied fruits and dried fruits, 50 g nuts, 10 g vanilla sugar, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, fresh yeast, a spoon of sugar, and 150 g flour. Leave the resulting opara (starter) in a warm place for 1 hour. Whisk the egg yolks, remaining sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt until light in color.
Combine the egg yolks and cream with the opara and gradually mix in the flour. Then gradually mix in the melted butter. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1.5 hours, then fold in the chopped dried fruits and nuts and leave for another 1 hour. Transfer the dough to molds and leave for 1.5 hours. Bake the kulich for 20-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, depending on the size.
14. Potato Gnocchi with Egg Yolks
Source: pinterest.comFry the cooked gnocchi or stew them in any sauce to your taste.
You will need: 500 g potatoes, 1 egg yolk, 150 g flour, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt.
Preparation: Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes into a puree. Add flour with salt, then the egg yolk with oil. Knead the dough thoroughly, roll it into thin ropes, and cut into gnocchi. Shape them and boil in batches in boiling water for 2-3 minutes after they float to the surface.
15. Yeast Buns with Egg Yolks
Source: dzen.ruServe the finished buns with tea or soup – depending on the amount of sugar.
You will need: 400 ml milk, 6 egg yolks, 50 g butter, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 3 tsp dry yeast, 1 kg flour, 6 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mix warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast, and let stand for 15 minutes. Add the egg yolks and both types of oil, mix, and gradually add the sifted flour. Knead the dough thoroughly and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Form 12-16 buns, place them on parchment paper, and leave for another 15 minutes. Then brush with milk and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Syrniki (Cheese Pancakes) with Egg Yolks
Source: aif.ruThese syrniki have an even more appetizing golden hue.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg yolk, 1.5 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Rub the cottage cheese through a sieve and thoroughly mix all ingredients. Shape and fry the syrniki in a pan on both sides.
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17. Cupcakes with Egg Yolks
Source: oum.ruThis recipe will definitely become one of your favorites!
You will need: 150 ml yogurt, 5-6 egg yolks, 200 g butter, 150 g sugar, 200 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk the softened butter with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Continuing to whisk, gradually add the egg yolks and yogurt. Sift in the dry ingredients, mix, and divide the batter into cupcake liners. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
18. Apple Pie with Egg Yolks
Source: zira.uzA delicious recipe especially for lovers of traditional charlotte.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 3 egg yolks, 150 g butter, 150 g sugar, 300 g flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 3-4 apples.
Preparation: Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale. Pour in the melted butter, then the milk, and then sift in the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into a mold and arrange apple slices on top. Bake the pie for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
19. Mustard Sauce with Egg Yolks
Source: dzen.ruPerfect with fish and poultry.
You will need: 150 ml olive oil, 2 egg yolks, 4 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp wine vinegar, 2 tsp sugar, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Whisk all ingredients except the olive oil with a mixer. Gradually pour in the oil until the sauce reaches the desired consistency and mix thoroughly.
20. Khvorost (Fried Pastry) with Egg Yolks
Source: fotostrana.ruA pastry well-known and loved by many since childhood.
You will need: 50 ml milk, 2 egg yolks, 15 g sour cream, 10-15 g sugar, 200 g flour, 1 tsp vodka, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Mix the egg yolks with sugar, milk, and sour cream, add sugar, then pour in the vodka. Sift in the flour, knead an elastic dough, and roll it into a thin sheet. Cut into strips and make a slit in the center of each strip. Shape the khvorost and fry in batches in plenty of oil. Place the finished khvorost on paper towels to remove excess fat.