How long should I cook eggs for creamy yolks?

Let eggs sit covered off heat for about 10 minutes to achieve slightly creamy centers.

Why add salt to the boiling water?

Salt helps prevent cracking and can make peeling the shells easier.

Cooling eggs rapidly stops cooking and helps separate the shell for easier peeling.

Aged eggs between 7–10 days peel more easily than fresh ones.

Yes, peeled or unpeeled eggs keep well in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Achieve flawlessly cooked hard-boiled eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks—ideal for snacks, salads, or sandwiches.

I have always struggled to get hard-boiled eggs just right until I found this foolproof method that guarantees tender whites and creamy yolks.

Eggs: 6 large eggs
Water & Seasoning: Cold water enough to cover eggs by 1 inch 1 teaspoon salt (optional helps prevent cracking)

Step 1:: Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan Add enough cold water to cover eggs by at least 1 inch
Step 2:: (Optional) Add salt to the water to help prevent cracking and make peeling easier
Step 3:: Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil
Step 4:: Once boiling immediately cover the pan with a lid and remove it from the heat
Step 5:: Let the eggs sit covered for exactly 10–12 minutes (10 minutes for slightly creamy centers 12 minutes for fully set yolks)
Step 6:: While the eggs are resting prepare a large bowl of ice water
Step 7:: After the resting time transfer the eggs to the ice water bath using a slotted spoon Cool for at least 5 minutes
Step 8:: Gently crack and peel the eggs under running cold water for the easiest peeling

My family enjoys these eggs as snacks and in salads especially on busy mornings when a quick protein boost is needed.

Saucepan with lid Slotted spoon Large bowl Timer

Contains eggs Individuals with egg allergies should avoid this recipe

Calories 70 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 1 g Protein 6 g (per serving 1 egg)

Follow these steps closely for perfect hard-boiled eggs every time you make them.

→ How long should I cook eggs for creamy yolks?: Let eggs sit covered off heat for about 10 minutes to achieve slightly creamy centers.
→ Why add salt to the boiling water?: Salt helps prevent cracking and can make peeling the shells easier.
→ What is the benefit of an ice water bath?: Cooling eggs rapidly stops cooking and helps separate the shell for easier peeling.
→ Should I use fresh or aged eggs?: Aged eggs between 7–10 days peel more easily than fresh ones.
→ Can I store cooked eggs in the fridge?: Yes, peeled or unpeeled eggs keep well in the refrigerator for up to one week.