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How to Use Leftover Egg Yolk

Have you made a recipe that required egg whites but now you’re left with egg yolks you don’t know what to do with? Rather than compost them, try incorporating them into a few recipes instead. Here are a few ideas to make good use of them.

1. In sauces

Egg yolks are a basic ingredient in hollandaise sauce and variations of it. These include Maltese sauce, which boasts orange juice and zest, as well as bearnaise sauce, which is made with white wine, tarragon and shallots.

2. In pasta

Egg yolks can be found in certain pasta recipes, but they’re used as a garnish to bring creaminess to a recipe, like in pasta carbonara or our gnocchi with caramelized cauliflower.

3. In a crème brûlée

Made with egg yolks, cream, vanilla and sugar that caramelizes on the surface, this treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You can try a classic recipe, a reimagined apple tart version, or even one with parsnip.

4. In a sabayon

Italian in origin, sabayon is a creamy preparation made from egg yolks whisked with sugar, which usually includes Marsala, but we’ve replaced it here with vermouth. The result is a simple and elegant dessert, especially when the smooth mixture is poured over slices of citrus fruit.