Guston

Eggs in a Cup

Soft-boiled eggs mashed with butter, salt, and pepper in a cup

Corre Larkin
Prep
2m
Cook
7m
Steps
5
Servings
1
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. 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
  2. Step 2Shock in ice bath30s

    Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for about 30 seconds.

    Egg
  3. Step 3Add butter to cup

    Place a knob of butter into your cup.

    Butter
  4. 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
  5. 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.

    Note

    The runny yolk will mix with the butter to create a creamy texture. Eat it straight from the cup.

    Sea saltBlack pepper