Parmesan Chive Popovers
MAKES
6 popovers
TAKES
Prep time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total: 4 hours 30 minutes
✻ ABOUT THIS RECIPE
Popovers are put into a very hot oven to achieve a strong oven spring, causing them to “pop over” the edges of the pan. This version boasts herby chives throughout, and an extra crispy parmesan crust. During baking, the cheese browns and becomes crisp, resulting in a super-delicious cheesy crust on these simple beauties. Serve for brunch, or as a delicious accompaniment to a cozy supper.
INGREDIENTS
Preparing the Pan
43 g / 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
75 g / ¾ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Popover Batter
135 g / 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 g / 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
235 g / 1 cup whole milk
170 g / 3 large eggs, at room temperature
43 g / 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 g / ¼ cup finely minced fresh chives
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METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C.
2. Prepare the pan: place a standard 6-cavity popover pan on a baking sheet. Brush each cavity with about 7 g / ½ tablespoon of the butter.
3. Gently press 13 g / 2 tablespoons Parmesan onto the sides and base of each cavity.
4. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk the flour and salt to combine. Add the milk and eggs and whisk well to combine. Whisk in the melted butter, followed by the chives.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cavities of the prepared pan, filling each one about three-quarter full.
6. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 5 minutes. Lower the temperature to 425°F / 220°C and bake for 18 to 20 minutes longer, until the popovers are puffed several inches over the edge of the pan, and the outside is very crisp.
7. Unmold the popovers and serve immediately.
NOTES
It’s important to use freshly grated Parmesan, rather than pre-grated stuff here
Pre-grated cheese clumps up and coat the sides of the popover cups in patches, rather than the all-over coating that results in crisp popovers.
Using a microplane to grate a firm cheese like Parmesan makes it soft, light, and fluffy, so it is easy to pack a thin layer onto the sides of the buttered popover cups.
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