In the realm of culinary delights, popovers and cream puffs reign supreme, captivating taste buds with their ethereal lightness and delectable flavors. These iconic pastries share a common bond, rising majestically in the oven to create a captivating hollow interior, ready to be filled with an array of sweet or savory delights. Popovers, with their distinctively crispy exterior and airy interior, are a versatile canvas for culinary creativity. From classic butter and jam pairings to savory fillings like cheese, herbs, and bacon, popovers adapt effortlessly to any palate. Cream puffs, on the other hand, boast a delicate choux pastry shell, encasing a velvety smooth filling of whipped cream, pastry cream, or fruit compotes. Dusted with confectioners' sugar or adorned with a drizzle of chocolate ganache, cream puffs offer an indulgent treat that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL POPOVERS
This recipe is for traditional popovers. They can be served plain, but my family prefers them with raspberry butter.
Provided by J MILLER
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Spray a popover pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place pan on center rack of oven and preheat for 2 minutes.
- Blend flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until it looks like heavy cream, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Cut chilled butter into 6 even pieces. Place 1 piece of butter in each cup and place pan back in oven until butter is bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Fill each cup half full with batter and bake 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 111.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SIMPLE POPOVERS
Popovers have never been easier than with this simple, four-ingredient recipe.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Generously grease 6-cup popover pan or six 6-ounce custard cups.
- Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth (do not overbeat). Fill cups about 1/2 full.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cups. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg
POPOVERS
There are three secrets to great popovers: Make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and no peeking while they're in the oven!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 popovers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.
POPOVERS
A light and airy favorite bread treat. Serve piping hot and enjoy!
Provided by Christy
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease and flour six 6-ounce custard cups.
- In a medium bowl beat eggs slightly, Beat in flour, milk and salt until just smooth; being careful not to overbeat. Fill custard cups 1/2 full.
- Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 20 minutes more. Immediately remove from cups and serve piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 234.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
Tips:
- Use a high-quality butter and eggs. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your popovers and cream puffs.
- Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking. This will help ensure that your popovers and cream puffs rise properly.
- Don't open the oven door during baking. This will cause your popovers and cream puffs to fall.
- Use a sharp knife to cut your popovers and cream puffs. This will help prevent them from deflating.
- Fill your cream puffs with your favorite fillings, such as whipped cream, custard, or fruit. You can also top them with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Conclusion:
Popovers and cream puffs are delicious and versatile pastries that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are relatively easy to make, but there are a few tips and tricks that you can follow to ensure that they turn out perfectly. With a little practice, you'll be able to make popovers and cream puffs that are light, fluffy, and filled with flavor.
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