Eggs with Hats on Top
Treat your taste buds to a whimsical and delicious breakfast or brunch with "Eggs with Hats on Top"—a delightful recipe that combines rich, creamy baked eggs with golden, flaky puff pastry "hats." This dish is as charming as it is flavorful, featuring simple ingredients like large eggs, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. The puff pastry creates a dome-like top that puffs beautifully in the oven, turning ordinary eggs into an irresistible centerpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for impressing your guests or adding a playful touch to your morning routine. Serve them straight out of the ramekins with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, and enjoy the fun of cracking through the pastry to reveal the perfectly baked egg underneath. Whether you're hosting a brunch or looking for a creative twist on classic baked eggs, "Eggs with Hats on Top" is sure to delight everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1 sheet Puff pastry
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease four ramekins or muffin cups.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into four squares, each large enough to cover a ramekin or muffin cup.
Press the corners of the puff pastry squares slightly upwards to make them look like hats that lightly sit on top.
Crack one egg into each of the greased ramekins or muffin cups, and drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon of heavy cream over each egg.
Sprinkle each egg with grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a dash of black pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
Place the ramekins or muffin cups onto a baking sheet for easier handling, then gently lay the puff pastry squares over the top of each ramekin, letting the edges rest on the rim.
Lightly press down the edges of the puff pastry to seal them onto the ramekin edges but leave the center slightly dome-shaped to form the 'hat'.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed, and the egg whites are set while the yolks are slightly runny (adjust bake time as desired if you prefer firmer yolks).
Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately, allowing everyone to unveil their 'Eggs with Hats on Top' for a fun and delicious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.5 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 784 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 1796 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.1 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
