Description
Delectable blueberry and raspberry popovers showcase summer’s sweetest berries in a light, airy pastry. French-inspired technique creates elegant dessert perfection for passionate bakers seeking delightful culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs (large)
- 250 mL (8.45 fl oz) whole milk
- 200 g (7.05 oz) plain flour
- 30 g (1.06 oz) maple syrup
- 60 g (2.12 oz) unsalted butter (cold)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 30 fresh blueberries
- 12 fresh raspberries
- double cream (to serve)
- icing sugar (as needed)
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Blend flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, and maple syrup into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes smooth and aerated, eliminating any remaining lumps.
- Chilling Phase: Cover the batter and refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to fully integrate.
- Oven Preheation and Pan Preparation: Ignite the oven to 220°C. Melt butter in each cavity of a popover or muffin pan, ensuring complete surface coverage and creating a sizzling, non-stick environment.
- Batter Distribution and Fruit Integration: Pour the chilled batter into a pitcher for precise dispensing. Fill each pan cavity three-quarters full, then gently distribute blueberries and raspberries across the surface, allowing them to settle naturally into the uncooked mixture.
- Initial Baking Cycle: Place the pan in the preheated oven, baking at 220°C for 15 minutes to trigger dramatic rising and initial puffing of the popovers.
- Final Baking Stage: Reduce oven temperature to 200°C and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until the popovers achieve a deep golden-brown exterior and reach maximum height.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully extract popovers from the pan. Dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar and serve immediately while piping hot. Optional: Complement with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Chill for Perfection: Resting the batter in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight develops deeper flavors and creates a smoother texture.
- Butter Up the Pan: Ensure each popover cavity is generously coated with melted butter to prevent sticking and create a crispy, golden exterior.
- High Heat Matters: Start baking at a high temperature (220°C) to create dramatic rising and achieve those signature puffy, airy popover tops.
- Gentle Berry Placement: Sprinkle berries lightly on top of the batter, allowing them to naturally sink and distribute evenly without disturbing the batter’s structure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg