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Neiman Marcus Popovers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 large popovers

Ingredients
  

  • Popovers:
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1¼ cups whole milk room temperature
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Butter for greasing
  • Strawberry Butter:
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ¼ cup strawberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat: Position rack in lower third. Heat oven to 450°F. Generously grease popover pan. Place in oven 2-3 minutes while mixing batter.
  • Blend batter: Combine eggs, milk, flour, melted butter, sugar, and salt in blender. Blend 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Rest: Let batter rest 10 minutes at room temperature while pan heats.
  • Fill: Remove hot pan carefully. Fill each cup ¾ full with batter.
  • Bake high: Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes. Don't open oven door.
  • Reduce and finish: Lower heat to 350°F. Bake 20 minutes more until deep golden and puffed.
  • Release steam: Pierce each with knife. Serve immediately.
  • Make butter: Beat butter until fluffy. Mix in preserves, powdered sugar, and salt.

Notes

  • Room temperature critical—cold ingredients won't rise properly
  • Preheat greased pan—creates steam for dramatic puff
  • Never open the oven—causes instant collapse
  • Fill ¾ full only—batter expands significantly
  • Serve immediately—deflate as they cool
  • Muffin tin works—makes 8-10 smaller popovers