Eggs in a Cup
Soft-boiled eggs mashed with butter, salt, and pepper in a cup
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- Prep
- 2m
- Cook
- 7m
- Steps
- 5
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
Method
- Step 1Boil the eggs6m 30s
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the eggs and cook for exactly 6 and a half minutes.
Egg - Step 2Shock in ice bath30s
Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for about 30 seconds.
Egg - Step 3Add butter to cup
Place a knob of butter into your cup.
Butter - Step 4Peel and add eggs
Crack the eggs gently and peel them carefully. Place the peeled soft-boiled eggs into the cup with the butter.
Egg - Step 5Season and mash
Add fleur de sel and a generous amount of black pepper. Start mashing the eggs with a fork or spoon until the yolk mixes with the butter.
NoteThe runny yolk will mix with the butter to create a creamy texture. Eat it straight from the cup.
Sea saltBlack pepper