The Very Best Popover Recipe

Step 1

Place the milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat. Heat until the milk is warm to the touch.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.

Step 3

Crack the eggs into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat for 3 minutes fluffy and light in color. Turn the mixer to low. Slowly add the milk and vanilla.

Step 4

Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Allow the batter to rest for 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Step 6

Coat a popover pan or muffin tin with cooking spray and fill the popover cups almost to the top with batter. Place the popover pan on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven.

Step 7

Bake the popovers for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the popovers are a deep golden brown on the outside.

Step 8

Remove the popovers from the pan and serve hot.