Foie Gras and Cream Eggs

Health score
23%
Foie Gras and Cream Eggs
45 min.
4
205kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests with a luxurious yet simple dish, Foie Gras and Cream Eggs might just be the perfect choice. This elegant recipe marries the rich, velvety texture of foie gras pâté with the comforting familiarity of softly poached eggs, creating a side dish that’s both decadent and delightful.

The combination of fresh herbs like tarragon and parsley adds a burst of flavor, perfectly complementing the buttery notes of the foie gras. For an extravagant touch, optional slivers of black truffle elevate the dish to new heights, inviting a sensory experience suitable for special occasions or intimate gatherings.

This dish is not just about taste; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. The presentation in ramekins allows each serving to be artfully displayed, while the golden egg yolks promise a satisfying richness. The toasted bread, buttered and quartered, provides the perfect vehicle to savor every last drop of creamy goodness, making sure none of that exquisite sauce goes to waste.

Whether you are celebrating a special moment or simply treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home, Foie Gras and Cream Eggs is sure to impress. With a cook time of just 45 minutes, you can offer your guests an upscale dish that feels indulgent, yet comes together with ease. Dive into the world of fine dining right at your kitchen table!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 pound foie gras pâté cut into 4 pieces
  • 1.5 teaspoons tarragon fresh chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons parsley fresh italian chopped
  • slices truffle black cut into slivers thin
  • tablespoons whipping cream 
  • slices sandwich bread white firm toasted quartered

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ramekin
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Lightly butter four 4-ounce ramekins or soufflé dishes.
  2. Cut each piece of pâté into 4 cubes. Divide pâté cubes among prepared dishes. Crack 1 egg into each dish, keeping yolks whole.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle 1 tablespoon cream over each egg.
  5. Sprinkle truffle slivers over, if desired.
  6. Sprinkle with tarragon and parsley. Cover each dish tightly with foil.
  7. Fill large skillet with water to depth of 1/2 inch. Bring to simmer over medium heat.
  8. Add ramekins. Cook until egg whites are firm and yolks are still runny, about 8 minutes.
  9. Remove ramekins from water; remove foil and wipe ramekins dry.
  10. Serve on small plates with toasts.
  11. Foie gras pâté and mousse are sold at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets. Fresh black truffles (in jars) are sold at Italian markets and specialty foods stores; the most flavorful are European winter black truffles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories205kcal
Protein25.02%
Fat57.06%
Carbs17.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.19
Glycemic Load
4.61
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.45565242871%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:205.02kcal
10.25%
Fat:12.89g
19.83%
Saturated Fat:5.72g
35.75%
Carbohydrates:9.11g
3.04%
Net Carbohydrates:8.76g
3.19%
Sugar:1.29g
1.43%
Cholesterol:348.95mg
116.32%
Sodium:174.87mg
7.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.72g
25.43%
Vitamin B12:15.78µg
262.96%
Vitamin A:9313.07IU
186.26%
Copper:2.19mg
109.54%
Folate:249.31µg
62.33%
Iron:10.22mg
56.75%
Selenium:38.04µg
54.34%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.33%
Vitamin B5:2.63mg
26.25%
Phosphorus:198.19mg
19.82%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.77%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.51%
Vitamin B3:2.55mg
12.76%
Zinc:1.69mg
11.27%
Calcium:85.07mg
8.51%
Vitamin D:1.24µg
8.27%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.4%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.57%
Potassium:185.95mg
5.31%
Magnesium:19.85mg
4.96%
Vitamin C:1.79mg
2.17%
Vitamin K:1.87µg
1.78%
Fiber:0.34g
1.38%
Source:Epicurious