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 tart and creamy lemon curd is a lemon lover’s dream! It’s tangy and sweet and comes together in minutes. Get ready to top all your favorite foods in luscious, lemony goodness. This recipe uses 9 egg yolks and yields 1 pint of lemon curd.
2. Classic Crème Brrûlée (8 egg yolks)
Easy classic crème brûlée hits the spot with a rich, thick vanilla custard and caramelized sugar topping. This is so exquisite, your guests won’t believe you made this at home. This recipe uses 8 egg yolks and yields about 6 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)
King Cake is a soft and delicious Mardi Gras tradition that takes minimal ingredients and time to put together. We’ve included 3 different shape options as well as instructions for adding in a plastic baby. This recipe uses 5 egg yolks and yields 1 large cake.
7. Chocolate Mousse (4 egg yolks)
5 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse is a no-fuss version of your favorite French dessert! It is light, fluffy, and decadently delicious. This recipe uses 4 egg yolks and yields about 6 servings.
11. Hollandaise Sauce (3 egg yolks)
This easy Hollandaise sauce is made in the blender for a no-fuss method that’s sure to please. This recipe uses 3 egg yolks and yields enough hollandaise sauce to serve four eggs benedict, or serve over roasted asparagus.
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. Δ Δ
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