Sugar Crusted Popover Puffs Recipe

Experience the magic of perfectly crisp, airy popover puffs with a delightful sugar crust! This recipe, adapted from David Lebovitz's New York Times adaptation of Maida Heatter's classic, delivers irresistible golden-brown puffs that are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. Leftovers are still delicious the next day, or freeze them for later enjoyment. These easy-to-make popovers are baked in standard muffin tins, resulting in individual servings of pure puff pastry perfection. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 219.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugar Crusted Popover Puffs

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How to Make Sugar Crusted Popover Puffs

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place muffin tin in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Whisk together flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until light and frothy.
  4. Gradually whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the melted butter until the batter is smooth.
  6. Carefully remove the hot muffin tin from the oven.
  7. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full. Sprinkle each popover with 1/12 of the tablespoon of sugar.
  8. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 400°F (204°C).
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the popovers are golden brown and puffed.
  10. Let the popovers cool slightly in the muffin tin before serving. Enjoy immediately for the best results!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

29g

Carbs

9g