Ouefs Francois Picabia Egg Sponge
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 17 minutes
📝 Description: Dive into this buttery egg delight inspired by the surrealist painter François Picabia’s recipe, featured in the Alice B. Toklas Cook Book alongside the infamous Hashish Cookies. Not for the faint-hearted or those counting calories, this decadent dessert is a celebration of rich flavors and indulgence.
🍽 Recipe Category: Dessert
🔑 Keywords: Very Low Carbs, < 30 Mins, Easy
🍴 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | Butter |
🔍 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1109.4
- Fat Content: 116.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 67.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 1376.8mg
- Sodium Content: 697.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.4g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 15.5g
🍽 Servings: 2
🥣 Yield: Variable
Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks with a fork over the lowest possible heat, ensuring they do not cook too quickly.
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Gradually incorporate small portions of butter into the egg yolks, allowing them to melt slowly without cooking the eggs.
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According to Picabia’s whims, this concoction is a textural experiment, so savor the process.
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If the mixture is not to your liking, transfer it into a baking dish and place it in a slow oven for 15 minutes, allowing it to transform into a delectable egg sponge.
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Once cooked, the egg sponge emerges from the oven, ready to be enjoyed. Despite its richness in cholesterol, this dessert becomes heavenly when paired with a dollop of strawberry jam.
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If desired, stir the yolks gently while heating them over the lowest possible level, ensuring the butter melts evenly without overcooking the eggs.
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Embrace the eccentricity of this creation, as Picabia himself considered it a study in texture.
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For those who may find the concept unappetizing, baking the mixture can enhance its appeal, resulting in a treat that is both calorific and utterly delightful.
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Preheat your oven to approximately 325°F (162°C) and bake the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes until set, yielding a dish that promises indulgence and satisfaction.
🍓 Tip: Elevate the flavor profile of this indulgent dessert by serving it with a generous spread of strawberry jam, adding a burst of fruity sweetness to complement the rich buttery goodness of the egg sponge.
Whether you’re intrigued by the surrealistic origins of this recipe or simply craving a decadent treat, the Ouefs François Picabia Egg Sponge promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Enjoy the journey of flavors and textures as you indulge in this culinary delight, but remember, moderation is key when indulging in such rich delights!
