The Brilliant Ice Cube Tray Hack for Freezing Eggs & Beating Food Waste

3. Freezing Egg Yolks

Egg yolks can become thick and gelatinous when frozen alone. The secret is to stabilize them.

• Step 1: For every 4 egg yolks, add a pinch of salt or 1½ teaspoons of sugar. Whisk gently.

  • Use salt if you plan to use the yolks for savory dishes.

  • Use sugar if you plan to use them for baking or desserts.

• Step 2: Pour the mixture into an ice cube tray, freeze, and transfer to a bag. Don’t forget to label whether you used salt or sugar!

How to Use Your Frozen Eggs

• Thawing: The safest way is to thaw them overnight in the refrigerator. For a quick thaw, place the frozen egg cubes in a sealed plastic bag and submerge them in cold water.

• Best Uses: Previously frozen eggs are perfect for baking (cakes, breads, cookies), cooking in casseroles, frittatas, or making scrambled eggs. The texture may be slightly different, so they are not ideal for fried or poached eggs where appearance is key.

• Portioning: Remember, one standard ice cube is roughly equal to one large egg.

This simple hack is a powerful tool for a more efficient and waste-free kitchen. Give it a try and never worry about wasting an egg again