Egg yolk recipes

These simple, salted egg yolks are a great garnish for salads, pastas or avocado on toast. Forget Parmesan and get grating these unusual umami yolks

We combine a smooth and creamy classic French dessert with crisp golden pastry in these decadent caramel puds

With a rich, creamy vanilla custard and crunchy, caramelised topping, our crème brûlée makes the ultimate indulgent dessert. Follow our professional tips for mastering this classic French sweet

Love custard tarts or pastel de nata? Try GF member Sue Tappin's recipe for cinnamon-topped custard pie – it's deliciously decadent

Once you've cracked this technique for silky smooth vanilla custard, you'll never go back to tinned

Make the ultimate spaghetti carbonara with a creamy hollandaise-style sauce and crisp pancetta or guanciale. You can also mix in an egg yolk at the end

Forget shop-bought and make your own homemade mayonnaise. It takes a little effort but it's well worth it to accompany your favourite dishes

Shop-bought mayo isn't a patch on homemade, especially this vibrant, peppery version - gorgeous with poached salmon

You only need one egg yolk for the foundation of this Bérnaise-like, homemade condiment with Dijon and herbs

This fresh-tasting homemade mayo makes a delicious accompaniment to baked salmon

Citrus cuts through the buttery richness of this classic sauce, and complements lots of different fish

Love meatballs but worry about the fat content? This low-fat version will be a real treat

These are truly delicious – crunchy round the edges, chewy in the centre

Sweet picnic-friendly treats that will be gobbled up in seconds by kids and adults alike

This light, easy-to-make brioche will keep for two days, and is delicious with apricot jam.