Do you want the perfect hard boiled egg with a soft creamy yolk interior? Here's the trick. Place your eggs into a pan just covering the top of the eggs with water. cover and bring to boil on high heat. Once the water is boiling, turn to medium and let simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for another 5 minutes. Immediately pour off hot water and add cold water. Let stand another 5 minutes. Eat or refrigerate.