Cloud Eggs Benedict
Cloud eggs involve whipping egg whites into stiff peaks, baking them into fluffy nests, and nestling the yolk back inside for a dreamy airy presentation that took TikTok by storm again in 2025. Served over Canadian bacon with hollandaise, this version elevates the viral trend into a full brunch showstopper.
Whipped egg white clouds baked into golden nests and topped with hollandaise make the most photogenic brunch dish imaginable.
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Ingredients
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sauce
seasoning
garnish
Instructions
Whip the Whites
Preheat oven to 230 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment. Separate the eggs carefully ensuring zero yolk gets into the whites. Add cream of tartar to the whites and beat with an electric mixer on high for 3 to 4 minutes until stiff glossy peaks form.
Create Clouds and Bake
Spoon the whipped whites into 4 mounds on the prepared baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to create a deep well in the center of each cloud. Bake for 3 minutes until the peaks turn golden and the structure firms up enough to hold the yolk.
Add Yolks and Finish Baking
Remove the pan from the oven and gently slide one reserved yolk into the well of each cloud nest. Season the yolks with a pinch of salt and return to the oven for exactly 3 more minutes for a runny yolk or 5 minutes for a jammy set yolk.
Assemble and Serve
Place a toasted English muffin half on each plate, top with a slice of warmed Canadian bacon, and carefully lift a cloud egg on top using a wide spatula. Spoon warm hollandaise generously over everything and finish with a dusting of smoked paprika. Serve immediately.
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