Cloud eggs are the new big food fad - and here's how you can get in on the action.

These fluffy pillows of egg white - with a golden yolk nestled inside - could be the eggy alternative you didn't know you were yearning for.

Yes, folks, it's true.

It may be time to ditch the poached, scrambled or fried numbers, reports Mirror Online .

Cloud eggs are the latest trend, all over Instagram and other social media channels.

The eggs have a wonderfully artistic appearance.

The white is all fluffy, like a feather-filled pillow, while the orange yolk remains intact and sits meditatively in the middle.

The breakfast craze is proving popular for two reasons. Cloud eggs look good on camera, so will probably earn you a few extra followers. And they're relatively low in calories (about 160), as the cooking method uses no fat.

To conjure up the woolly little egg sheep, you need to first separate the whites from the yolk. Then whip up the whites until they get that thick, bouncy consistency you might've enjoyed while making meringues with your grandmother.

After this, bake the egg whites in the oven for 5-7 minutes until they're cooked through. Then add the yolk and bake for another couple of minutes, so the yolk is gently cooked (but soft), and the whites begin to brown.

Alternatively, you could always pop the yolk in a bag and place in a simmering pan of water.

The most important part of cloud eggs, though, is not their low calorie count or pleasing aesthetic – it's the taste and texture.

The whites become velvety in the middle and crispy around the edges.

The yolk is soft and filters through it all.