Baked Eggs with Spring White Truffle

Name: Baked Eggs with Spring White Truffle
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 8 eggs; 100g mushrooms sliced; Handful wild garlic, sliced; 20g spring white truffle; 15g butter; Bread, to serve

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Author:

Drogo

Servings

3 - 4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

These luxurious baked eggs with spring white truffle make an elegant breakfast, brunch or light supper that's surprisingly simple to prepare. Combining earthy mushrooms, fragrant wild garlic and rich eggs, this indulgent white truffle recipe showcases the delicate flavour of seasonal spring truffle at its best. The creamy baked eggs provide the perfect backdrop for the aromatic white truffle, creating a dish that feels both comforting and special.

One of the best things about truffle eggs is their versatility. If wild garlic isn't in season, you can easily substitute spinach, fresh herbs or chopped ham. Whatever variation you choose, the addition of fresh spring truffle transforms these baked eggs into a memorable dish that's perfect for entertaining or elevating a weekend brunch.

Ingredients

Baked Eggs with Spring White Truffle

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Directions

Method

Step 1, Preheat the oven to 180C.
Step 2, Butter 4 ramekins or other small ovenproof dishes.
Step 3, Slice the mushrooms and add some to each ramekin, then add some wild garlic.
Step 4, Crack the eggs on top and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5, Bake for around 15 minutes, or until the eggs are just set and the yolks are still runny.
Step 6, Serve with the crusty bread and truffle shaved on top.

Recipe Note

What is a spring white truffle?

Spring white truffle is a seasonal variety prized for its delicate aroma and earthy flavour. Milder than some winter truffles, it pairs beautifully with simple ingredients such as eggs, making it ideal for baked eggs with spring white truffle.

How do you cook baked eggs with spring white truffle?

Baked eggs with spring white truffle are made by baking eggs with ingredients such as mushrooms and wild garlic until just set, then finishing with freshly shaved white truffle. This allows the truffle's delicate flavour to shine.

Can I use truffle oil instead of fresh white truffle?

Fresh white truffle offers the best flavour and aroma, but a small drizzle of good-quality truffle oil can be used as an alternative if fresh truffles are unavailable.

What can I use instead of wild garlic in truffle eggs?

If wild garlic is out of season, spinach, chives, parsley or tarragon are excellent substitutes. These ingredients complement the flavour of white truffle without overpowering it.

Can baked eggs be made ahead of time?

Baked eggs are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. However, you can prepare the mushrooms, herbs and other ingredients in advance to make assembly quick and easy before serving.

What wine pairs well with baked eggs with spring white truffle?

A lightly oaked Chardonnay is an excellent match for baked eggs with spring white truffle, as its creamy texture complements the richness of the eggs while enhancing the earthy notes of the truffle. For a lighter option, try a dry sparkling wine or a crisp white Burgundy, both of which pair beautifully with delicate spring truffle flavours.