Omelet Mousseline
This omelet is fluffier and lighter than the classic. It uses Auguste Escoffier’s technique: whipping the egg whites and then gently folding in the yolks. A small amount of heavy cream enriches the omelet, making it a good candidate for a final sprinkle of powdered sugar – or a jam filling. Served sweet or savory, it’s an ethereal dish that truly melts in the mouth. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master.
- Total:
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- 3large eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 1tablespoon heavy cream
- Large pinch fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Step 1
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat yolks with heavy cream, salt and pepper. Fold 1/4 of stiff egg whites into yolks. Gently fold in remaining whites in two increments.Step 2
Place an 8- to 9-inch skillet (preferably nonstick, or, if not nonstick, then well-seasoned carbon-steel) over high heat. Melt butter until bubbling subsides.Step 3
Pour in egg mixture, and reduce heat to medium. Using a spatula, spread egg mixture to cover entire skillet and cook until set on the bottom. This takes only a few seconds. Use a spatula to fold egg over itself in thirds. Tilt skillet and a serving plate together, and flip omelet onto plate.