Chocolate Chunk Popovers

BreakfastPastries

Mar 15

Get ready to treat yourself with these chocolate chunk popovers! These airy pastries are loaded with decadent chocolate chunks, making them an irresistible treat. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast or as a casual dessert, these popovers are sure to hit the spot. Give them a try with a spread of butter, and let your taste buds dance!

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Ingredients You Need:

Full ingredients and recipe are in the recipe card below. Read through this section for all the ingredients substitution and baking tips!

Butter
Eggs
Milk
Salt
Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Chocolate chips or chunks

Tips for Chocolate Chunk Popovers:

Preheat the Pan: Preheat your popover pan in the oven before adding the batter. This ensures that the pan is hot enough to create the steam needed for the popovers to rise properly.

Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature ingredients, including eggs and milk, to ensure even mixing and proper incorporation of air into the batter.
Proper Batter Consistency: Aim for a smooth and thin batter consistency, similar to heavy cream. This allows the popovers to rise properly and creates a light and airy texture.
Avoid Overmixing: Mix the batter until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in dense popovers. A few lumps in the batter are okay.
Add Chocolate Chunks: Fold in chocolate chunks or chips into the batter just before filling the popover cups. This adds bursts of chocolatey goodness to each popover.
Fill the Cups Properly: Fill each popover cup about two-thirds full with batter. Overfilling can cause the popovers to overflow or collapse.
Bake at High Temperature: Bake the popovers at a high temperature, typically around 425°F (220°C), for the first 15 minutes to create steam and help the popovers rise. Then reduce the temperature to allow them to bake through and develop a golden brown crust.
Avoid Opening the Oven Door: Resist the temptation to open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the popovers to deflate. Use the oven light to monitor their progress instead.
Poke Holes: After baking, use a sharp knife to poke a small hole in the top of each popover to release steam and prevent them from becoming soggy.
Serve Immediately: Popovers are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven while they're still warm and puffy. Serve them immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.
Store Leftovers Properly: If you have leftover popovers, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1-2 days. Reheat them in a preheated oven for a few minutes before serving to restore their crispiness.