Hard Boiled Eggs
Soft-Boiled (runny yolk)
5-6 minutes
Medium-Soft (partially set yolk)
7-9 minutes
Medium (creamy yolk)
11-13 minutes
Hard-Boiled (fully set yolk)
14-16 minutes
Place a steamer insert inside a large pot with water and bring to a boil over HIGH heat.
Add the eggs to the steamer basket, cover, and cook for about 14 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
See the above chart for different cooking times.