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Oeufs Cocotte a la Creme
Recipes / Brunch Free Recipe

Oeufs Cocotte a la Creme

Eggs slow-baked in individual ramekins over creme fraiche and smoked salmon with chive and dill.

Time
20 min
Servings
4
Rating
4.7
Level
Easy
Category

Ingredients

  • 4 very fresh eggs
  • 4 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 100 g smoked salmon, torn
  • 20 g butter, softened
  • Salt and white pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, snipped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • Toast soldiers to serve

Method

1
Preheat oven to 180 C. Butter 4 ramekins well.
2
Place a spoonful of creme fraiche in each. Tuck in smoked salmon pieces.
3
Crack an egg carefully into each ramekin. Season with white pepper and a tiny pinch of salt.
4
Bake in a bain-marie 12-14 minutes until whites are set and yolks still runny. Scatter chives and dill; serve with toast soldiers.