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Cart Blanche
March 29, 2018
Do NOT use on breakable egg cups!
I could not figure out how this thing worked based on the description and the reviews, but I was sick of cutting the tops off my soft boiled eggs, which usually resulted in pieces of shell in the egg. I found that this little gadget works GREAT! So this is how the thing works: The outer rim of the cracker is somewhat sharp and scores the egg shell. By pulling back the plunger and letting go, you are basically just "tapping" the cracker onto the egg, and scoring the shell. I found it works best to do the plunger thing 2-3 times in a row without removing the egg from the cracker in between plunges. This way, it scores in the exact same place each time. After the last plunge, I twist the cracker back and forth until the shell snaps off. Super easy and you are left with a nice clean cut without lots of tiny broken egg shell pieces like you get when you cut the egg with a knife. Some reviews say to use this on the wide side of the egg, but I found it works just great on the narrow side. I used eggs from my local farmer's market, which tend to be large/extra large size.WARNING: Even tho the plunger only makes contact with the egg, and not the egg cup, it *will* shatter a breakable egg cup, even a very thick sturdy one (I found out the hard way).Now...my next challenge is to figure out what else I can do with this little gadget, because I hate having "unitaskers" in my kitchen. In this case, however, I feel an exception to that rule is well warranted.
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Had to have this gadget!
We love European hard boiled eggs, where you cut the top of a boiled egg off, and spoon out the insides. This has sometimes come at the cost of an accidental cut or two. Saw this gadget in a reel and had to find it. Works surprisingly well! The egg stands fit all sizes of eggs, are not too deep, just right. The spoons are perfect for getting all the eggy goodness out of the shells. It’s a Yes from me. :)
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Decent system, but not totally reliable to cleanly top boiled eggs.
The spring loaded egg topper! Growing up I had used one of the clamp type openers with the little jagged teeth that clenched the egg top and cracked it open and fast forward, we now have this Espare unit. I didn't really need the spoons or the holders, but they are there, and okay in quality. The holders are fair, thin steel, spot welded affairs.The main item is the spring loaded egg cracker topper. And so, after 'topping' several dozen eggs over the last few weeks. The short conclusion: It's more hit and miss.I found it best to hold the egg in a paper towel or napkin (assuming it's hot from the steamer) and with one hand gripping egg and the bell of the topper, let fly the spring mechanism and more often than not you'll end up with a decent seam.Sometimes, at this point, you can actually lift off the top of the egg entirely. More often, you're left with a crack seam and some radiating cracks, from which you can pick the top and other bits of shell off manually, leaving you with a undisturbed bottom 3/4 of the egg/shell. Either outcome is workable. You can't reliable top every egg, and don't expect to drop the egg in the egg cup and pop it open with perfect edges. Depending on several factors (egg shell strength, size, etc.) the topper sometimes just crushes the egg into the egg cup. So that's usually best avoided by using the handheld method.I'm going to buy one of the clampers with teeth as well, to see which is more reliable.
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M
McCurry
November 16, 2025
Great for poached eggs
Works great for poached eggs. I like to dip my toast in the yolk.
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Takes some time.
No complaints with the quality but my initial efforts to use the slicer was not very successful. I tried to use it according the pictured instructions but my efforts were not very successful. I hope with time I learn to use the cutter more effectively.
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A Must-have For Soft -Boiled Egg Lovers!
I haven't had soft-boiled eggs since I was a little girl and my grandmother made them for me. I am on a special diet, and incorporate eggs into my daily meal plan. I found the Epare Egg Topper/ Shell Remover, and being a lover of kitchen gadgets, I ordered one. It came nicely packaged, made of stainless steel. Included: 1 topper, 2 egg cups, 2 egg spoons, all steel. It looked impressive, and perfect for making eggs for my husband and me. So the next morning, I made 2 large soft-boiled eggs and placed each one in their individual egg cups. I then put the topper down on the first egg, pulled the handle up, which automatically causes the spring mechanism to score the egg shell. I then just lifted the shell off with the spoon included in the set. Eating the eggs out of the silver cup reminded me of elegant room service or a 5-star restaurant. I had forgotten how much I like soft-boiled eggs. Not anymore. I've used this set multiple times, and each time the topper worked perfectly. This would make a very unique gift for soft-boiled egg lovers. Elegant, sleek design and easy to clean. 5 stars.
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Makes every day life easier!
I love making a boiled egg for breakfast but I disliked the experience of getting egg shell everywhere, and having my egg slipping around my plate. This solves both issues as my egg is not going anywhere and the eggshell comes off much more neatly to my delight. It was not as "automatic" as I expected, as I have to pull the knob 2 or 3 times for it to work, which was a little disappointing. Nevertheless I'm overall pleased. If I were to repurchase, I might get the one with the stainless steel ball as the paint on the yellow part seems like it will peel off eventually, which is unfortunate as I like to buy things to keep for life.
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