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    Category Home » Breakfast » Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

    Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

    Published: Sep 27, 2019 · Modified: Apr 19, 2020 by Leigh Hyatt Anderson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Eggs en Cocotte is the perfect recipe for slow, cozy, weekend mornings! Once you master this simple recipe for cheesy, custardy baked eggs, you’re going to want to make it all the time!

    Eggs en Cocotte with Bacon and Toast

    There is something seriously magical about slowly cooking eggs in individual pots of cream and cheese! Eggs en Cocotte or shirred eggs as they’re sometimes called are prepared in ramekins and baked in a water bath resulting in creamy, custardy eggs perfect for dipping or spreading on buttery toast!

    This recipe is rich, indulgent and worth every creamy bite! I serve eggs en cocotte for brunch with bacon, toast, fruit and a peppery, lemony salad.


    Tips for Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs) →

    Bake the eggs in a bain-marie: A bain-marie is a water bath that creates even, gentle heat around whatever your baking. Cheesecakes and custards are typically baked in a bain-marie.

    To set up your bain-marie pre-heat your oven to 350. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Set your prepared, egg-filled ramekins inside a high-sided baking dish. Pour the boiling water into the dish until it reaches 3/4 up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the baking dish in foil (or use individual lids if your ramekins come with them.)

    How to know when your eggs are “done.” Egg doneness is so much of personal preference. I like my egg whites fully set with a soft gooey, jammy yolk. I recommend setting a timer for 12 minutes to start. After 12 minutes, have a peek at your eggs. The cream should be just barely bubbling around the sides and if you give the ramekins a gentle shake there will be a slight wobble on top. Not there yet? Close the oven and check them again in two minutes. Continue until your eggs are just how YOU like them!


    • Buttered Ramekins
    • ramekins filled with eggs

    You can use one or two eggs depending on the size of your ramekins.

    • ramekins filled with eggs, cream and cheese
    • ramekins filled with eggs, cream, cheese and seasoned with salt and pepper

    I love Boursin cheese but you can use any kind you like here!

    • ramekins in a baking dish
    • cooked Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs) in ramekins

    Cooking times really to vary greatly depending on how you like your eggs. I’ve found that 12-15 minutes is good for runny yolks, 20-25 minutes for jammy, firmer yolks.


    4 Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs) in ramekins

    Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs)

    Creamy, cheesy, soft-baked eggs perfect for spreading on toast!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories:
    Author: Leigh Hyatt Anderson

    Ingredients

    • 4 whole eggs
    • 4 tbsp heavy cream
    • 4 tbsp boursin cheese
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp chopped chives
    • salt and fresh cracked pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 and bring a kettle of water to a boil. Line each ramekin with a little bit of butter. Crack two eggs into each ramekin. Top each egg with cream and crumbled cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Put the ramekins into a high sided baking dish. Pour the boiling water into the baking dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins. If your ramekins have lids put the lids on, if not cover the entire baking dish with foil.
    • Bake for 12-20 minutes or until the eggs reach your preferred doneness. Serve with chopped chives and buttery toast!

    Notes

    Cooking times really do vary greatly depending on how hot your oven is, the size of your baking dish and ramekins as well as how you like your eggs. I’ve found that 12-15 minutes is good for runny yolks, 20-25 minutes for jammy, firmer yolks. 
    To set up your bain-marie pre-heat your oven to 350. Bring a kettle of water to a boil. Set your prepared, egg-filled ramekins inside a high-sided baking dish. Pour the boiling water into the dish until it reaches 3/4 up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the baking dish in foil (or use individual lids if your ramekins come with them.)
    Did you make this recipe?Share a picture on Instagram and tag me: @Craving_California and use the hashtag: #CravingCalifornia!
    4 Eggs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs) in ramekins

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    1. Ann

      February 13, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Can’t wait to try this!

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