What can I do with 8 leftover egg yolks?
I’m preparing a white cake for a birthday celebration, and I’ll have 8 egg yolks on hand that I really don’t want to waste. My budget is tight, so here’s what I currently have:
That’s all I have to work with! If I can’t find a way to use the egg yolks creatively, I might just save them for my dog—he’d love them! Any suggestions?
You can definitely use those egg yolks in a delicious way without throwing them away! Here are some ideas that might work with the ingredients you have:
Custard: You can make a simple custard using the egg yolks, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Just whisk the yolks and sugar together, then gradually add warm milk while stirring. Cook on low heat until it thickens (but be careful not to scramble the eggs!). You can enjoy it on its own or use it as a sauce for your white cake.
Pasta: If you’re feeling adventurous, you could make fresh pasta! Just mix the egg yolks with flour to form a dough, then roll it out and cut it into your desired pasta shape. You could serve it with a simple sauce or just some butter and spices.
Rice Pudding: Use those egg yolks to enrich a rice pudding! Cook your rice in milk with sugar and spices until creamy, then stir in the beaten egg yolks at the end to give it a rich flavor and creamy texture. Don’t forget to add some vanilla for extra flavor!
Egg Yolk Cookies: You could make cookies that use egg yolks as the base, combining them with flour, sugar, and vanilla to make a rich cookie dough.
Custard Ice Cream: If you have the ability to freeze it, you could make a simple custard ice cream using the yolks, milk, and sugar, then churn it if you have an ice cream maker.
Give to the Dog: If you really can’t make use of them, it’s perfectly fine to give them to your dog in moderation. Just make sure they’re cooked (you could scramble them) to avoid any health risks.
I hope one of these ideas inspires you to use those egg yolks creatively! Enjoy the birthday cake!
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