Anyway, on this week's Baking with Julia recipe!
My first thought when I read this week's pick was 'what on earth is a popover?' Some research showed it seems to be a cross between a profiterole and a Yorkshire pudding. Very interesting!
I made these yesterday afternoon and was very happy that worked and puffed up like they were supposed to. Even after reading all the suggestions though I still wasn't really sure how to serve them. Or even what meal they are supposed to be. I ate one warm from the oven and enjoyed it, if only for the novelty of never having eaten one before.
Hubby came home, had one look and promptly declared they needed custard. Guess he thought they were like profiteroles too. So being the awesome man he is, he made his own chocolate custard and had one for dessert!
Our hosts this week are Paula from Vintage Kitchen Notes and Amy of Bake with Amy. They will have the recipe up today so make sure you check it out!
The first to comment: what an honour!
ReplyDeleteYou had a brilliant idea : they must be delicious with all that chocolate custard filling.
I loved them, probably because they were less scary than a soufflé.
I made them 2 times with a total of 3 batches:
1 neutral
2 grana cheese, rosemary, pepper and nutmeg
3 with sugar and vanilla on top
This recipe is a keeper!
Wow your variations sound fantastic! The chocolate custard was pretty tasty but I think I'd really enjoy a savoury version better. Thanks for visiting!
DeleteThis looks wonderful Susan! I had such a hard time unmolding them, I should´ve used muffin tins. The custard sounds like a great idea, and the fact that your hubby made it even better!
ReplyDeleteActually 3 of mine were completely stuck to the tin - I had to pull the tops off then soak the pan to remove the bases. Such a waste!
DeleteOh, like the chocolate filling!
ReplyDeleteI made chocolate popovers - I guess chocolate was in the air :-)
Well you can't really go wrong with chocolate :)
DeleteWhat a great hubby you have! I think his idea is perfect. I thought they were like a mini monster or German pancake. I think my grandkids will love the magic that happens in the oven as they bake.
ReplyDeleteYour popover is perfect! Love it--mine looked more like aliens!
Thanks Cindy! My 3 yo didn't enjoy eating the popovers but he did love watching them bake.
DeleteYour hubby is genius to fill the popover with custard!! Your photos look great.
ReplyDeleteCarmen
I'll tell him you think so! :)
DeleteI'm going to mention that chocolate custard story to my partner. Everyone needs a chocolate custard maker in their lives!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteLooks delicious! I am sure chocolate was a great pairing!
ReplyDeleteIt was! I highly recommend it.
DeleteChocolate custard?! Brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteHope your back is all better soon!
I know!! Thanks Dawn.
Deletethat is a lovely puff! - it looks like a chef's hat.
ReplyDeleteChocolate custard sounds delish!
You're right, it does look like a chef's hat!
DeleteI love the chocolate custard idea. I would have never thought of that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Julia!
DeleteLOL - OMG - I love the initiative and how much custard he managed to fit into the cavity! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI know! Thanks for visiting :)
DeleteI was a bit confused about what these were as well! Maybe it's an Aussie thing!
ReplyDeleteLove how your husband 'pimped' the popover! Brilliant!
well there must be something in the air, my back was out this week too - glad yours is better. I was happy to have an easy recipe while "babying" my back. No heavy cast iron recipes for me this week! Your popovers look great, and I can't even imagine what the chocolate custard filling tasted like - wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteYup, big profiteroles! I'll have to try ice cream! Hope you feeling better!
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