Mini Brown Butter Popovers with Jammy Strawberries 杻
Deliciously airy and flavorful, these mini popovers are coated in browned butter and lemon sugar, then topped with juicy, jammy strawberries. Theyre the perfect bite-sized treat for any brunch or dessert table!
Ingredients
For the Popovers:
14 teaspoons 4 tablespoons Salted butter divided
1 1/2 cups Whole milk, at room temperature
3 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon Salted butter, melted
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/3 cup Granulated sugar
2-3 teaspoons Lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla bean powder optional
For the Jammy Strawberries:
2 cups Strawberries, sliced
1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
2 tablespoons Strawberry jam
1 tablespoon St. Germain elderflower liquor optional
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare the Muffin Pan:
Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 450F 232C.
Place 1 teaspoon of butter into each cup of a 12-cup standard muffin pan.
Transfer the pan to the oven for 3-5 minutes to melt the butter and heat the pan.
2. Make the Popover Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs vigorously until frothy, about 1 minute.
Add the 1 tablespoon melted butter, vanilla extract, flour, and salt, and whisk until just combined. Small lumps are okay.
3. Bake the Popovers:
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and swirl the melted butter around to evenly coat each cup.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the popovers are puffed, golden, and crisp.
4. Make the Browned Butter:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter and cook until it turns golden brown and has a toasted, nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. Prepare the Lemon Sugar:
In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla powder if using.
6. Make the Jammy Strawberries:
In a separate bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with the 1 tablespoon sugar, strawberry jam, and St. Germain if using. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
7. Assemble the Popovers:
Brush each warm popover with browned butter, then roll in the lemon sugar to coat.
Smear each popover with a bit more butter if desired, and top with the jammy strawberries.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these Mini Brown Butter Popovers warm for the best texture! Theyre wonderful for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert treat.