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55 minutes
4.55 from 22 votes
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Churro Popovers

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by: Joanna Cismaru
08.06.15
Updated: 06.11.20

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These churro popovers are light, they’re puffy, so buttery, they’re cinnamon sweet heaven! Need I say more?

Churro popover on a plate

I recently bought a proper popover pan and couldn’t be happier. And what does one do with a proper popover pan? Well make popovers, of course! If you’re not familiar with popovers, they’re a light muffin made from a thin egg batter, which rises to form a hollow shell when baked. They are similar to Yorkshire puddings, but Yorkshire puddings are normally savory and are usually made with fat drippings from pork of beef. Now I know you’ll want to ask me if you can use a muffin pan if you don’t have this popover pan and the answer is YES, of course! You can actually see my version of plain popovers, I made here using just a muffin pan. The secret is really just greasing the muffin cups properly so they don’t stick, because if they stick you’ve got a big mess on your hands.

I decided to make a sweet version here with sugar and cinnamon, which I also aptly named the churro popover.

Popover in a baking tin

I simply love churros! Churros are usually fried dough and covered with cinnamon and sugar! Fried dough, people! I love fried dough, fried dough with anything or just plain gets me all excited and I start singing the Macarena! I like to fool myself into thinking these churro popovers are a tad healthier because they’re baked, but who am I kidding? I slathered these babies in butter before covering them with cinnamon and sugar.

Who cares though! It’s not like I make these all the time, moderation, people, the secret is moderation! Yes, just keep saying that to yourself. Like I do!!! Does anything stick? I think not! Well it does stick to my thighs! But let’s not go there. Churro popovers, enough talking. Go. Make. Them.

These churro popovers are light, they're puffy, so buttery, they're cinnamon sweet heaven! Need I say more?
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a cinnamon sugar popover on a plate

Churro Popovers

4.55 from 22 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 40 mins
Total: 55 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 12
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These churro popovers are light, they're puffy, so buttery, they're cinnamon sweet heaven! Need I say more?

Ingredients

For Popovers

  • 3 cups milk I used 2%
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 eggs room temperature
  • non-stick cooking spray

For Topping

  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Heat the milk in the microwave for 2 minutes until it's lukewarm.
  • Add the milk, flour, baking powder, salt and eggs to your blender and blend until smooth. Let the batter rest for about an hour. It does not need to be refrigerated.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F degrees. Spray popover pan generously with cooking or baking spray. Fill each popover cup almost to the top with batter.
  • Place popover pan on a baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake at 450 F degrees for 15 minutes. Turn down the oven temperature to 375 F degrees and bake for another 25 minutes, or until popovers are golden brown.
  • In a shallow plate mix sugar and cinnamon together.
  • Let popovers cool until warm to touch. Brush each popover with melted butter, then roll popover through the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with all popovers.

Recipe Notes

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1gCalories: 268kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 48g (16%)Protein: 8g (16%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 88mg (29%)Sodium: 253mg (11%)Potassium: 192mg (5%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 20g (22%)Vitamin A: 218IU (4%)Calcium: 111mg (11%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Course:Dessert, Snack
Cuisine:Mexican
Keyword:churro popovers, popover recipe, popvers
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Nutrition Facts
Churro Popovers
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 88mg29%
Sodium 253mg11%
Potassium 192mg5%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 218IU4%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Carla Self says

    November 21, 2020 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    I made these and they were delicious! But they were dense in the middle. Did I need to cook them longer, or use less batter? The tops were a beautiful golden brown. I took the leftover batter and made crepes with it…wonderful.

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      November 21, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      My first guess was that probably the batter was overmixed. Mixing too much will develop the gluten in the batter.

      Reply
  2. Lugi says

    March 9, 2016 at 7:36 am

    It looks delicious!
    Do you think i can make it in a muffin pan? Would it be the same cooking time?

    Reply
    • Joanna Cismaru says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:50 am

      You could, absolutely and I believe the cooking time would be the same.

      Reply
  3. Cynthia says

    August 23, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these and they are INCREDIBLE- better than churros because they don’t have that overdone taste.

    Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 23, 2015 at 10:28 pm

      Glad you liked it Cynthia! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Vemiska says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Oh my this looks absolutely delicious and I want one of those Churro Popovers right now…quickly saving this recipe to recreate it soon ♥
    thx for the inspiration and the recipe…caving your page so I cant share my rebacking results with you 😉

    Reply
  5. Bella B says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    I have got to try these!

    xoxoBella | http://xoxobella.com

    Reply
  6. Cathy Kearns says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    I have my popover pan out and am making these now! They look fantastic. I also love churros and anything with cinnamon and sugar is just an added bonus. I didn’t realize how long they would cook for. I’m going to have to watch these like a hawk since my oven ison the new side and I think it runs hot. I usually turn it down 20 degrees — maybe 15 for this? It’s my first experiment with these. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 18, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      Yeah make sure you watch them. It’s hard to tell with new ovens until you get used to them. Hope they turn out. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    August 8, 2015 at 3:10 am

    5 stars
    “Just in moderation” are my key words! Gah, this is killing me. Already shared!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 8, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Right, if only it were that easy!

      Reply
  8. Justine says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Yummmm GREAT idea on the cinnamon sugar!

    Reply
  9. Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    You’re killin’ me Jo!! Thank the Lord I only have 3 days left on Whole30 🙂 These churro popovers are a must make as soon as it’s over!!!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:14 pm

      Sorry Senika! Is the Whole30 working for you?

      Reply
  10. Kait @ Our Foodie Appetite says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Well, my husband is so obsessed with everything churro, so he will LOVE these! It looks like they’re pretty easy to make. We actually have a post coming up about a restaurant called Popovers! How cool is that!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      I think that’s a restaurant I would love! LOL

      Reply
  11. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:56 am

    These look mouthwatering wow, you know whats funny, since we have been to Maine one year ago, my husband has been begging me to make him popovers, and I ordered the pan this week, I got it yesterday and planned on making some over the weekend. Your dessert like version is superb!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:15 pm

      Perfect timing then, hope you try them!

      Reply
  12. mila furman says

    August 7, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Gorgeous Jo! They look so light and airy!!!! So delicious!!!

    Reply
  13. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    August 6, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    I love popovers and when I saw these photos all I could say out loud was, “What???” I must have one of these this week!

    Reply
    • jo says

      August 7, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      LOL, they’re yummy!

      Reply
  14. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

    August 6, 2015 at 7:32 pm

    Those look like my kind of popovers! Such a creative variation 🙂

    Reply

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