Kogel Mogel (Eastern European Egg Yolk Cream)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Kogel Mogel (Eastern European Egg Yolk Cream)

Two yolks beaten with sugar until pale, thick and creamy, a nostalgic dessert eaten with a spoon. We specify pasteurized eggs because the dessert is not cooked. Makes 1 serving in about 10 minutes.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free

Ingredients

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2 (36 g)pasteurized egg yolks, from fresh pasteurized in-shell eggs
1 tbsp (15 g)sugar, fine granulated
1 tbsp (5 g)unsweetened cocoa powder, optional

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Instructions

Separate the eggs and place only the yolks in a small mug or bowl, saving the whites for another use.
Add the sugar, plus the cocoa if using.
Beat with a whisk or hand mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is pale, thick and creamy and no sugar grains remain.
Scrape down the sides once or twice so every bit of yolk is beaten evenly.
Taste; if it feels gritty, beat for another minute.
Serve immediately with a spoon, dusted with extra cocoa if you like.

Tips

Beat until you cannot feel sugar grains; that is what makes it creamy.
A teaspoon of honey instead of sugar is a classic variation.
Make just before serving; it loosens as it stands.
This dessert is not cooked. Use pasteurized eggs only, and avoid serving it to young children, pregnant people, older adults or anyone with a weakened immune system.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make kogel mogel (eastern european egg yolk cream)?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

How should I store kogel mogel (eastern european egg yolk cream)?

Make fresh and eat right away; do not store.

Can I make kogel mogel (eastern european egg yolk cream) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Kogel mogel is a simple Eastern European dessert of egg yolks beaten with sugar until thick and pale. Serve it with toasted bread or wafers.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

185 Calories / serving

10.4g Fat

19.2g Carbs

6.8g Protein

15.3g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~185 cal · 10g fat · 19g carbs · 7g protein · 15g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.