Ever wonder what to do with leftover egg yolks from a recipe? Here are our favorite egg yolk recipes. We’ve even listed how many egg yolks each recipe calls for so you’re sure to find a recipe that works for you.
There are many recipes out there that call for egg whites, like Angel Food Cake, but you may not want your yolks to go to waste. We’ve made a roundup of some of the best ways to use leftover egg yolks so that you can use up those egg yolks and turn them into something delicious. We have both sweet and savory options and we’ll even include how many servings the recipe yields.
The recipes are listed in order from the highest number of egg yolks to the lowest. When you visit the individual pages for each of these recipes you’ll find that there’s a built-in calculator that allows you to scale the recipe larger or smaller.
1. Homemade Lemon Curd (9 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 9 egg yolks and yields 1 pint of lemon curd.
Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
15 mins
This tart and creamy lemon curd is a lemon lover’s dream! It’s tangy and sweet and comes together in minutes.
2. Classic Crème Brûlée (8 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 8 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
Easy Crème Brûlée
5 hrs
Easy classic crème brûlée hits the spot with a rich, thick vanilla custard and caramelized sugar topping. This is exquisite!
3. Homemade Eggnog (7 egg yolks)
Decadent, thick Old Fashioned Homemade Eggnog is quite easy to make. Whisk up a batch of this favorite Christmas drink in no time. Way better than store-bought! This recipe uses 7 egg yolks and yields about 8 servings.
4. Butterscotch Pudding (6 egg yolks)
Butterscotch pudding is smooth and silky and oh so easy to make and it only takes about 10 minutes to make. This recipe uses 6 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
5. Traditional King Cake (5 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 5 egg yolks and yields 1 large cake.
6. Chicken Carbonara (4 egg yolks + 2 whole eggs)
This recipe uses 4 egg yolks plus 2 additional whole eggs and yields approximately 6 servings.
7. Chocolate Mousse (4 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 4 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
8. Key Lime Pie (4 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 4 egg yolks and yields one 9-inch pie.
9. Italian Tiramisu (4 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 4 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
10. Dutchess Potatoes (3 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
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11. Hollandaise Sauce (3 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields enough hollandaise sauce to serve four eggs benedict, or serve over roasted asparagus.
12. Jam Thumbprint Cookies (3 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields 32 cookies.
13. Chocolate Cream Pie (3 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields one 9-inch pie.
14. Homemade Egg Noodles (3 egg yolks)
This recipes uses 3 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
15. Lemon Cream Pie (3 egg yolks)
This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields one 9-inch pie.
Creamy Lemon Pie
1 hr 25 mins
This creamy lemon pie is made with a silky lemon filling and stabilized whipped cream that holds its shape for days. Perfect for lemon lovers!
16. Caesar Salad Dressing (2 egg yolks)
Caesar Salad Dressing is a rich and creamy savory sauce used for classic Caesar Salads. This recipe uses 2 egg yolks and yields about 2 cups of salad dressing.
Every year on my birthday, I try to teach myself something new. This year I was going to make angel food cake, but what to do with all those egg yolks? These solutions sound yummy. I can’t wait to try a few. Well done.