Eggs are multitaskers: they provide structure, moisture, richness, and leavening. Whole eggs, yolks, and whites each play different roles. Room temperature eggs incorporate better, and fresh eggs create more stable foams.
Essential Tips
Bring eggs to room temperature by placing in warm water for 5 minutes
Separate eggs while cold, then let whites warm for best volume
Egg whites at room temperature whip to greater volume
One large egg equals about 3 tablespoons, or 50 grams
Recipes with Eggs
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Macaron Recipe with Chocolate Ganache & Jam
Master Italian meringue macarons at home with this recipe featuring dark chocolate ganache and a sweet strawberry jam centre. Elegant, crisp, and delicious.
45 minutes (plus resting)12-14 minutes min total
Classic Lotus Seed Paste Mooncakes (No Egg Yolk)
Make classic Chinese mooncakes completely without egg yolks using this vegetarian-friendly lotus seed paste recipe. Beautiful, golden and easy to bake at home.
1 hour (plus soaking and resting time)30 minutes min total
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Golden, blistered, and warm from the oven, Pastéis de Nata are more than just a sweet treat—they’re a symbol of Portugal’s monastic ingenuity and café culture. Born in a Lisbon monastery and now beloved worldwide, these custard tarts tell a story of resourcefulness, tradition, and irresistible flavour. Discover the history, the ritual, and the recipe behind Portugal’s most iconic pastry in Bake #11 of my Around the World in 80 Bakes series.
25 minutes15 minutes min total
Eton Mess
Light, luscious, and delightfully unpretentious, Eton Mess is a British summer classic made with crisp meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. This easy dessert comes together in minutes (if you use store-bought meringue) and proves that sometimes, the best bakes are the messiest.
20 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes (for meringues) min total
Baking for Easter: Chocolate Eggs in Nests
Tips for baking with your kids during Easter.
15 mins30 mins min total