Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat a pan of water, bringing it to a boil.

Lightly grease two ramekins with the butter. Crack an egg into each ramekin. Drizzle the tablespoon of cream around the yolk of each egg. Season with salt & fresh ground pepper. Top with the Gruyere cheese.

Place the ramekins in a dish with at least two inch sides. Pour the water around the eggs until it reaches the same height as the egg. Place in oven. Cook for 12 minutes for a soft yolk, 14 minutes for a medium yolk and about 16 minutes for a firm yolk.