Description
Blueberry and raspberry popovers offer a delightful French-inspired breakfast treat that combines airy pastry with sweet, tangy berries. Delicate puffs rise golden from the oven, promising a luxurious morning indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) plain flour
- 250 milliliters (8.45 fluid ounces) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 60 grams (2.12 ounces) unsalted butter, cold
Fruit Ingredients:
- 30 fresh blueberries
- 12 fresh raspberries
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 30 grams (1.06 ounces) maple syrup
- Double cream, to serve
- Icing sugar, as needed
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth foundation for the delicate pastry. Incorporate eggs, milk, and maple syrup, whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, aerated batter without any stubborn lumps.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, though overnight chilling will enhance its texture and flavor complexity.
- Heat the oven to a scorching 220°C, preparing a specialized popover pan or standard muffin tin by melting a small pat of butter in each cavity. The butter should sizzle and coat the surface thoroughly.
- Transfer the chilled batter into a pitcher for precise pouring. Carefully extract the blazing hot pan and fill each compartment approximately three-quarters full with the liquid mixture.
- Scatter fresh blueberries and raspberries across the surface of the batter, allowing them to nestle gently into the uncooked base.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake initially at 220°C for 15 minutes, watching the popovers dramatically inflate and rise.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the exterior achieves a rich, golden-brown hue and the pastries have reached maximum elevation.
- Extract the popovers from the oven, delicately removing them from the pan. Dust with a light veil of powdered sugar and serve immediately while still warm.
- For ultimate indulgence, accompany the popovers with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of luxurious vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes to develop a smoother, more consistent texture and enhance the rise of your popovers.
- Use a very hot oven and preheated pan with sizzling butter to create the dramatic, signature puff that makes popovers spectacular.
- Don’t overmix the batter; whisk just until frothy and lump-free to ensure a light, airy texture.
- Gently drop berries on top of the batter before baking to prevent them from sinking and distribute them evenly throughout the popover.
- Two-stage baking method is crucial: start at high heat to create the initial dramatic rise, then lower temperature to complete cooking and achieve golden-brown perfection.
- Serve immediately after baking for maximum height, crispness, and that irresistible fresh-from-the-oven taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg