Creamy scrambled eggs are a classic technique of French chefs like Escoffier, who cooked over low heat for silky texture. Gordon Ramsay popularized the modern version with cold butter at the end. It is a luxury breakfast that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
Mediterranean
Creamy scrambled eggs
Creamy French-style scrambled eggs with butter and chives.
- France
- Breakfast
- Light
- High protein
- easy
- lactosa
5 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 345 kcal
- Protein 20 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 4 g
- Fat 28 g
- Sodium 380 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Creamy scrambled eggs is a preparation from France with easy difficulty. Reserve about 13 minutes in total (5 for mise en place and preparation, 8 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 6 large eggs.
- Have ready: 40 g of butter.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of liquid cream.
- Have ready: Fine salt to taste.
- Have ready: Ground white pepper.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Beat eggs with cream
Beat eggs with cream, salt and white pepper without incorporating air. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Melt butter in a frying pan over very low heat
Melt butter in a frying pan over very low heat.
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Pour eggs and stir constantly with a silicone spatula.
Pour in eggs and stir constantly with a silicone spatula.
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Remove from heat when they are creamy but not dry; they will remain for…
Remove from heat when they are creamy but not dry; They will remain to set with residual heat.
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Add cold butter cube and mix for extra shine
Add cold butter cube and mix for extra shine.
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Serve immediately on toasted bread with chives and dill
Serve immediately on toasted bread with chives and dill.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Add grated parmesan for an intensely salty version.
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