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Hot Chocolate Popovers

by Jessie Daye

First published: November 26, 2023 | Updated: June 10, 2026
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I made four batches of these popovers yesterday trying to get them just right. With vanilla, without vanilla, more sugar, less sugar, more flour, less eggs. I got it. These are so good. Not too sweet. Not too bitter. Just absolutely perfect. The key to popovers is to preheat your pan and let your batter come to room temperature. Serve with whipped cream or melted chocolate for dipping.

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Hot Chocolate Popovers

Author: Jessie Daye
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Cook 35 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Chocolate popovers with a perfect balance of sweetness and cocoa flavor, served with whipped cream or melted chocolate for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.875 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for greasing the popover pan
  • 6-8 Melted Lindor chocolate truffles for dipping, optional
  • whipped cream optional

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Use a paper towel to generously grease the individual muffin cups with butter. Grease very well and set aside. You can use a large popover pan, small popover pan, or regular muffin tin.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, 3 eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk very well.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and flour.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just incorporated and no lumps remain. You can also use a blender and blend for one minute until smooth. Make sure the batter is room temperature!
  6. Place your greased muffin tin in the oven for five minutes until you hear the butter sizzle. Remove from oven and carefully fill the cups almost two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes. DO NOT OPEN the oven or your popovers will deflate.
  8. Remove the popovers from the oven and let cool. Use a butter knife to gently remove the popovers if they stick. Serve with melted chocolate and/or whipped cream.

Notes

The key to popovers is to preheat your pan and let your batter come to room temperature. Do not open the oven while baking or the popovers will deflate. Serve with whipped cream or melted chocolate for dipping.

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Hi, I'm Jessie. 

I’m a Los Angeles mama, home renovator, and lifelong creative, sharing the things that make everyday life a little more beautiful. I believe food is one of the best ways to bring people together, which is why I love cooking: it turns an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering. From recipes I make on repeat to DIY projects, home design, and a little bit of real life in between — welcome to my corner of the internet. I’m so glad you’re here.

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