Eggs in brioche nests


Eggs in brioche nests
This is an original way to serve an egg: with cheese in a savoury brioche nest.

This looks elegant for when you have guests and it is delicious as well.
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Last modified on: September 16th 2024
For 6 pieces, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 hours 20 min.
Resting: 20 min.
Cooking: 60 min.
All in all: 3 hours 40 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 20 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Weigh out into 2 oz (60 g) portions from 360 g Savoury brioche dough and shape into balls. Arrange these on a baking sheet, then cover with a plastic sheet.

Refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
After this resting time, flatten the balls out, then reshape into balls and put into small brioche moulds or tins.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Glaze the tops of the brioches with beaten egg using a brush.

Stage 4 - 2 hours
Eggs in brioche nests
Leave to rest in a warm place for 2 hours.

Stage 5 - 1 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
After this resting time, brush with beaten egg again. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).

Stage 6 - 25 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Bake for about 25 minutes, but check to see if they are cooked after 20 minutes.

Leave the brioches to cool in their tins and turn out when cold. Do not turn the oven off; turn it up to 390°F (200°C).

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Slice off the top of each brioche with a serrated knife.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Cut around the inside of the brioche with the same knife.

Stage 9 - 2 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Scoop out the centre with a spoon.

Stage 10 - 2 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Fill the centre of each brioche with shavings of cheese (a delicious Laguiole here).

Stage 11 - 2 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Pour an egg white into each brioche.

Stage 12 - 30 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes...

Stage 13 - 1 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
...until the egg white is completely set.

Salt and pepper the top of the egg white.

Stage 14 - 2 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Carefully place an egg yolk on top of each white and put back in the oven for 2 minutes. The yolk does not need to cook, just heat through.

Stage 15 - 1 min.
Eggs in brioche nests
Just before serving piping hot, scatter a few chopped chives over.
Remarks
You can buy the brioches ready made from the baker, but they are likely to be sweet, so this is not a good idea unless you enjoy sweet-savoury combinations.

Use a cheese with plenty of character and enough flavour to contrast with the blander egg and brioche (I love using Comté, Laguiole or Reblochon for this).
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe440 RDI=170 %1,810 RDI=170 %920 RDI=140 %2,150 RDI=110 %9,020 RDI: 110 %
Per 100 g60 RDI=20 %230 RDI=20 %120 RDI=20 %270 RDI=10 %1,150 RDI: 10 %
Per piece70 RDI=30 %300 RDI=30 %150 RDI=20 %360 RDI=20 %1,500 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, egg, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 pieces : 3.45 €
  • Per piece : 0.60 €

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