Ceramic Egg Separator for Clean Whites, Easy Cleanup

Yes, ceramic can chip or crack if it hits a hard floor, so keep it on the counter rather than in a drawer you toss things into. In return you get a glazed surface that wipes clean, while plastic separators trap residue in the seams and lose their shape over time.

The yolk stays in the cup when you tilt slowly and let the white drain first. Rush the tilt and the yolk can creep toward the beak, so test a couple of eggs before you bake for a crowd. If you whip the whites afterward, a hand mixer for baking makes the job quick.

The cup is shallow, so standard eggs sit steady in the scalloped rim. Very large eggs may sit high and wobble, so test one egg first and adjust your grip.

A plastic separator costs less up front, but one ruined meringue wastes eggs, sugar and an afternoon. This is a single ceramic piece with gold trim that you keep out on the counter and rinse under the tap in seconds, so the price comes back on the first batch that comes out right.

Rinse with warm water and wipe with a soft cloth, then dry it before storing. Skip abrasive scrubbers, which can dull the gold trim over time.