Recipe of the Month: Confit Egg Yolk with Jerusalem Artichoke Cream, Spinach & White Truffle

Spinach and truffle dish - An elegant fine dining experience – exclusively by Santos Gourmet

If there is one dish that perfectly combines refinement and modern gastronomy, it is this: confit egg yolk with creamy Jerusalem artichoke, fresh spinach, and exquisite white truffle.
This recipe is not only a showstopper for special occasions, but also reflects the essence of Santos Gourmet: premium ingredients, clean flavors, and sophisticated presentation.

🥂 Why this dish is so special

Confit egg yolk is a true gourmet element.
Slowly cooked in oil at low temperature, it develops a silky, velvety texture that melts in your mouth.

Combined with the nutty sweetness of Jerusalem artichoke and the earthy aroma of white truffle, this dish reaches restaurant-level excellence.

👉 Perfect as:

• an elegant starter

• a highlight for dinner guests

• a signature dish for your own gourmet menu

🛒 Ingredients (serves 2)

• 4 fresh eggs

• 250 g Jerusalem artichokes

• 250 g fresh spinach

• 100 ml vegetable stock

• 150 g cream or crème double

• 40 g butter

• 1 shallot

• 1 garlic clove

• Nutmeg, salt & white pepper

• 15 g white truffle

• 250 ml neutral oil (e.g. sunflower oil)

💡 Santos Gourmet Tip:
High-quality ingredients make all the difference – especially the eggs and truffle.

👨🍳 Preparation – step by step

1. Confit the egg yolks

Heat the oil to 60°C (140°F).
Carefully separate the egg yolks and place them gently into the oil.
Let them cook slowly for about 90 minutes (do not boil!).

👉 Result: perfectly creamy, glossy yolks.

2. Jerusalem artichoke cream

Peel and dice the artichokes.
Cook gently with butter, cream, and stock until soft.
Blend until smooth and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

👉 Texture: silky and refined

3. Prepare the spinach

Wash the spinach and sauté briefly in butter with shallots and garlic.
Add a touch of cream and season to taste.

4. Plating like a bistro

• Place the Jerusalem artichoke cream in the center of the plate

• Add the spinach on top

• Carefully place the egg yolk in the middle

• Finish with freshly shaved white truffle

✨ Final touch: a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt

🍽️ Serving suggestion by Santos Gourmet

Serve this dish on a minimalist white plate to highlight its colors and textures.
Pair it with a glass of fine champagne or an elegant white wine.

🥂 Wine pairing

We recommend:

• Champagne Brut by legras & haas

• Chardonnay

• or our Santos Gourmet White Wine

👉 The freshness and acidity perfectly balance the richness of the dish.

Why this recipe stands out

This dish includes highly searched gourmet topics such as:

• confit egg yolk recipe

• Jerusalem artichoke recipe

• fine dining at home

• truffle starter

Making it ideal for food lovers seeking a luxury cooking experience at home.

🛍️ Discover more at Santos Gourmet

Many of the ingredients used – from truffle to premium delicacies – are available in our store or online.

👉 Santos Gourmet stands for elegance, quality, and exceptional taste.

✨ Conclusion

This recipe is more than just food – it is an experience.
With just a few high-quality ingredients, you can create a dish that rivals top restaurants.

Santos Gourmet – not grey at all.