Using egg yolks

40+ Egg Yolk Recipes to use up leftover egg yolks and instructions for storing egg yolks in the refrigerator.

Ever wonder what to do with leftover egg yolks from a recipe? Here are our favorite egg yolk recipes. We’ve even listed how many egg yolks each recipe calls for so you’re sure to find a recipe that works for you.

Lemon Curd is a sweet-tart-creamy-lemony summer dessert dream. You can use it on pancakes, or crepes, even between shortbread cookies.

Whether you've got a half-dozen — or just one.

This vanilla custard is extra rich with heavy cream and egg yolks. Serve it on its own like a pudding, spoon it over fruit, or layer it into a trifle.

Wondering what to do with leftover egg yolks? From storage tips to creative uses and egg yolk recipes, this guide has everything you need to make the most of those golden, nutritious yolks!

A handy reference, with links to over 40 recipes to use leftover egg yolks. Great for frequent bakers who hate to waste.

Yolks Only Lemon Curd! Make this when you've got extra egg yolks to use up. Incredibly easy to make & unbelievably versatile in the kitchen.

Whether you've got a half-dozen — or just one.

Whether you've got a half-dozen — or just one.