Creamy Perfect Scrambled Eggs French Style
A simple and elegant French style scrambled eggs recipe that yields luxuriously creamy, soft curds through slow cooking and gentle stirring.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- A pinch of fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: grated Gruyère or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Crack 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until yolks and whites are fully blended and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk again until combined.
- Place a non-stick skillet over the lowest heat setting. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and let it melt slowly without browning, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the egg mixture into the warm butter. Wait about 20 seconds until the edges begin to set slightly.
- Using a silicone spatula, stir the eggs slowly in a circular motion, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan. Keep the heat low and stir gently to form soft, creamy curds.
- Continue stirring for about 5 to 7 minutes until eggs look softly set but still a little runny and custardy. Remove from heat just before fully cooked as residual heat will finish cooking.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh chives or a little cheese. Serve immediately on warm plates.
Notes
Cook eggs slowly over low heat while stirring gently and frequently to keep curds tender and creamy. Remove from heat when still slightly runny to finish cooking off the stove. Use fresh eggs and good quality unsalted butter for best flavor. Avoid high heat to prevent rubbery or dry eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 eggs
- Calories: 200
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 12
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