Fluffy Sweet Omelette
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs separated
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
- Fruit preserves or jelly for filling optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until creamy.
- Add the heavy cream and sugar, and mix well.
- In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold half of the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture until combined.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter in it, being careful not to brown.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook carefully, lifting the pan from the heat occasionally to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- When the omelette is nearly set, pour the remaining egg whites over the top and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Transfer the pan to a preheated oven and cook until the egg whites are set.
- Meanwhile, heat the fruit preserves or jelly in a small saucepan until warmed.
- Once the omelette is cooked, carefully transfer it onto a hot serving platter.
- Spoon the warmed fruit preserves or jelly over the omelette.
- Fold the omelette in half quickly and serve immediately.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
This sweet omelette can also be enjoyed without sugar and filled with savory ingredients like minced herbs heated in butter.
Wine Pairing Advice:
For this sweet and fluffy omelette, pair it with a light and fruity sparkling wine such as Prosecco or a Moscato d’Asti. These wines will complement the sweetness of the dish and provide a refreshing contrast.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 280 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 21 g | Sugar: 5 g