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Slow-Cooked Creamy Scrambled Eggs

This dish features eggs gently cooked over low heat to develop a silky, custard-like texture. Main ingredients include fresh eggs, butter, and optional cream, resulting in soft, fluffy, and luxuriously smooth scrambled eggs that resemble breakfast custard in appearance. The process emphasizes patience and gentle stirring to achieve a final dish that is rich, moist, and inviting.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs fresh, bright yolks
  • 1 tablespoon butter preferably unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional for extra creaminess
  • to taste salt preferably sea salt
  • to taste black pepper preferably freshly cracked

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • Silicone spatula
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with a fork until the yolks and whites are fully combined, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
  2. Place a non-stick skillet over very low heat, around 80°C (175°F). Add a tablespoon of butter and wait until it melts, just starting to foam and smell nutty.
  3. Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Let them sit undisturbed for about 10 seconds, allowing the edges to start setting slightly.
  4. Gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center with your silicone spatula, stirring slowly and continuously. Keep the heat very low to prevent rapid cooking and curdling.
  5. Continue stirring gently every 10-15 seconds, allowing the eggs to form soft, glossy curds. The mixture should look moist and slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes in total.
  6. Add a splash of heavy cream if desired, stirring it in gently for extra velvety richness. Remove the skillet from heat just before the eggs are fully set, as residual warmth will finish the cooking process.
  7. Season with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Give a final gentle stir to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  8. Transfer the creamy scrambled eggs to a plate or bowl immediately. Let them rest for about 30 seconds to settle and finish cooking with residual heat.
  9. Enjoy your luxuriously soft, custard-like scrambled eggs while warm, garnished with extra herbs if desired.