French Oeufs en Cocotte
FrenchOther InternationalDesi eggsMedium
French oeufs en cocotte — eggs gently baked in ramekins with cream and herbs. An elegant, simple dish for a slow breakfast.
Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 4 Desi eggs
- 4 tbsp fresh cream (malai works)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (coriander or parsley)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Toast to serve
Method
- Butter two ramekins and add half the cream to each.
- Crack 2 eggs into each ramekin and season.
- Add the remaining cream and herbs.
- Place the ramekins in a tray of hot water and bake at 180°C for 12–15 minutes.
- Serve hot with toast.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)210 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)16 g
Carbs (estimate)2 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates. Malai replaces fresh cream. Bake until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft. Cook eggs fully. Contains egg and milk.