Dessert cream inside an eggshell

Dessert cream inside an eggshell

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Discover this unique dessert, served in an eggshell and enriched with cream and sugar.

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This dessert is served in a real eggshell, offering a unique appearance and texture.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time4 min
  • Total19 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodsteam
  • Estimated cost$1.96 $0.33 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.05
  • $0.20
  • $0.20
  • $0.05
  • $0.13
  • $0.01
  • $0.07
  • $0.25

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Use scissors specifically designed for food handling to make an incision of approximately one-quarter to one-third of the top of the egg (following the outline of the shell). ≈ 3 min
  2. Gently pierce the egg yolk (while controlling the pressure). ≈ 3 min
  3. Pour the the yolks and the whites separately. ≈ 3 min
  4. (If you prefer a more pronounced yellow flavor, you can filter the whites of one or two eggs, using only the yolks). ≈ 3 min
  5. Following the line you have drawn, carefully cut off a quarter to a third of the eggshell. ≈ 8 min
  6. Remove the air cushion and the plastic film inside the eggshell. ≈ 3 min
  7. (This step is lengthy and challenging, as the plastic film tends to stick to the eggshell, making its removal delicate.) ≈ 3 min
  8. It is important to remove as much film as possible. ≈ 3 min
  9. Defeat the eggs. ≈ 4 min
  10. While you are beating the eggs, gradually add the cream. ≈ 4 min
  11. Add the sugar, salt, and milk, while continuing to whip. ≈ 4 min
  12. Add a few drops of jasmine oil paint, then mix the mixture thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  13. (If you are using jasmine stems, cut them into small pieces, add them to the mixture, then mix thoroughly, and then use a sieve to remove the jasmine stems). ≈ 8 min
  14. Pourz le mélange dans une vide eggshell (it is recommended not to exceed half the capacity of the shell, to avoid any spillage). ≈ 3 min
  15. If the eggshell is not sufficient, you can also use a ramekin. ≈ 3 min
  16. If you are using an eggshell or a small bowl: place the eggshell securely on the support (if you don’t have one, you can make one using aluminum foil). ≈ 3 min
  17. Next, place the support with the eggshell in a dish, and then the dish in a steamer.
  18. Cook over high heat for 4 minutes.
  19. If you are using a larger steamer basket: place the steamer basket inside a dish, and then the dish inside the steamer.
  20. Cook over high heat for 6 minutes.
  21. Once the custard has set, it can be eaten. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Dessert cream inside an eggshell

  • 3 eggs – (If you prefer a stronger egg flavor, you can use 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, or 1 egg, 2 egg yolks)$1.05
  • 200 ml of milk$0.20
  • 50 ml of heavy cream$0.20
  • 38 grams of sugar$0.05
  • 50 ml of low-fat cream$0.13
  • 15 grams of sugar$0.01
  • A quarter of a teaspoon of salt$0.07
  • A few drops of jasmine oil paint (or a small amount of fresh jasmine can also be used; without the jasmine oil paint or fresh jasmine, the mixture may develop an egg-like odor).$0.25

Total$1.96

that's $0.33 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs – (If you prefer a stronger egg flavor, you can use 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, or 1 egg, 2 egg yolks)
  • 200 ml of milk
  • You can choose one of the following options: (The amount of sugar can be adjusted to suit personal preferences, or replaced with other sweeteners)
  • 50 ml of heavy cream
  • 38 grams of sugar
  • 50 ml of low-fat cream
  • 15 grams of sugar
  • A quarter of a teaspoon of salt
  • A few drops of jasmine oil paint (or a small amount of fresh jasmine can also be used; without the jasmine oil paint or fresh jasmine, the mixture may develop an egg-like odor).

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