I have a confession to make.
I am nearly always disappointed in my Yorkshire puddings. Disappointed to the extent that I very rarely make them.
I have a sneaking suspicion that it is something to do with having a gas oven, as I have made amazing, towering, magnificent Yorkshire puddings when using someone else’s kitchen and electric oven. So for now I simply do not make them when I am at home.
Despite their name Yorkshire puddings are usually served with a roast – and for me they are an essential addition to a joint of beef, although for some reason I do not tend to make them when roasting other meats.
In a bid to emulate the American tradition of popovers* – which are mini Yorkshire puddings, baked in a straight sided muffin pan and risen to towering magnificence – and usually served sweet I have used the classic combination of frozen berries and white chocolate sauce to fill a piping hot Yorkshire pudding. A perfect light, low effort pudding for Mothering Sunday this weekend.
(*for more popover recipes I recommend a visit to the Popover Project at Doughmesstic)
I used Aunt Bessie’s ready made frozen Yorkshire puddings here and was astonished at how good they are. Thin, crispy and light and ready after just 4 minutes in a hot oven. Really really very good indeed and certainly one to try if you, like me, are disappointed by your home made Yorkshire puddings.
- 300 g mixed berries – I used a mixture of raspberries and blueberries
- 100 ml double cream
- 100 g white chocolate
- 4 – 8 Aunt Bessie’s Golden Yorkshire Puddings Or make your own in a cupcake pan
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Put the berries in the freezer about an hour before serving – you want them icy cold, but not completely solid
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Preheat the oven as per the packet instructions.
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Gently heat the cream in a small saucepan to a gentle simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir well and let it melt into the cream.
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Whilst the chocolate is melting, pop the Yorkshire puddings into the oven for 4 minutes to cook.
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Once the puddings are ready, serve immediately filled with the berries and drizzled with the white chocolate.
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What a fab, quick and easy idea:-)
It possibly was my breakfast this morning too Camilla!
Mmmm love the idea of sweet yorkshires. I think they serve them up North with golden syrup.
I love Yorkshires with golden or maple syrup.
These look delicious. I never thought of yorkshire puddings as a dessert, until I came across the popover recipe on Lavender and Lovage site. It makes perfect sense though, given that the batter has similar ingredients as pancakes.
Thanks Tina.
Popovers glore on Doughmesstic who has been making them for years.
These look great, perfect for a quick and tasty dessert. Looks like you made loads of effort. GG
Low effort – high glory. My type of pud!
Interesting. I’ve only ever had savory popovers. I had no idea that people made them sweet.
How interesting. I always thought they were a sweet thing – probably that is down to the blogs which I read.
lovely idea and great pictures. I will try this one out on the kids.
Thanks Nazima,
So so easy.
Yum, the Yorkies leftover from a roast are great the next day for breakfast with something sweet on, and this would certainly work!
Janie x
Leftover Yorkies? We never have any
I always made magnificent Yorkshires in my Gas oven but fell flat on my face when we swapped it for an electric fan oven – it took me 2 years of experimenting with the temperature to get it right again and my Christmas Cakes have yet to regain their former glory – not something I practice as often of course. Definately some things like a temperature to be spot on.
How odd, I’d put it down to the gas oven. Maybe some ovens just do not make good Yorkies?
Seems that way – but as a Yorkshire lass I had to persevere or risk being stones with the roast tatties!
I am still yet to eat yorkshire puddings with a sweet topping. I am going to have to try it.
Go for it Dannii!
I love your combination. I must try this with my Aunt Bessie’s puddings.
Thank you. I was very impressed with Aunt Bessies.
Good yorkies need a VERY high temperature – just wack the oven up to full blast if you are making from scratch. Obviously this is easier!
I’ve tried Fiona, and still not working!
Wow, that’s a different and creative way to serve yorkshire puddings ;) I’ve never tried them but it must taste superb!
They were fantastic! And I was super impressed with them.
Great idea for a sweet yorkie pud. When I had a gas oven my yorkies were always a disaster, so didn’t bother either!
Seems like it might be down to the gas!
Thank for this. I made it for mothers day lunch minus the yorkshires and it was a lovely end to the meal. Even my son who was ill and had a very sore throat, said it was wonderful and was there any more.
Such a classic! Try it in the Yorkies!
Ooh good use of a Yorkshire! The possibilities are endless, I might try Banoffi Yorkshires…mmmn
Banoffee Yorkshires – what an excellent idea!