Save Delightful mini Yorkshire puddings, golden and crisp, filled with savory roast beef and creamy horseradish — perfect for festive entertaining or as an elegant appetizer.
This recipe always impresses my guests during the holidays and comes together quickly.
Ingredients
- Batter: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole milk, 3 large eggs, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- For the Pudding Tins: 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Filling: 6 oz sliced roast beef cut into strips, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a mini muffin tin (18 wells) in the oven to heat.
- Step 2:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, and salt until smooth and lump-free. Let the batter rest while the oven heats.
- Step 3:
- Carefully remove the hot muffin tin and add about 1/2 tsp vegetable oil to each well. Return to the oven for 2 minutes until the oil is shimmering.
- Step 4:
- Quickly fill each well about halfway with batter. Bake for 1517 minutes until puffed and deep golden brown. Do not open the oven during baking.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish, half the chives, and black pepper.
- Step 6:
- Once the Yorkshire puddings are baked, remove from the tin and cool slightly.
- Step 7:
- Fill each pudding with a strip of roast beef and a dollop of horseradish cream. Garnish with remaining chives. Serve warm.
Save This dish brings our family together every holiday with smiles and full plates.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (18-well), mixing bowl, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, small bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (dairy). May contain Mustard (in horseradish). Always check labels if serving to guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per bite: 70 Calories, 4 g Total Fat, 6 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Protein
Save These Yorkshire pudding bites are a delicious and easy way to impress at any gathering.
Recipe Questions
- → What batter ingredients ensure a light texture?
A smooth blend of flour, eggs, milk, and sea salt creates a light, puffed batter essential for the Yorkshire bites' crispness.
- → How is the mini muffin tin prepared for baking?
Preheating the muffin tin and coating wells with vegetable oil ensures the batter puffs nicely and releases easily after baking.
- → What fills complement the Yorkshire bites?
Savory roast beef strips combined with a horseradish and sour cream mixture add a creamy, sharp contrast to the crunchy base.
- → Can the filling be adapted for different diets?
Yes, swapping roast beef with smoked salmon offers a pescatarian-friendly alternative without sacrificing flavor.
- → How should the bites be served for best taste?
Serving warm preserves the crisp texture and enhances the combination of savory beef and zesty horseradish cream.
- → Is there a recommended resting time for the batter?
Allowing the batter to rest while the oven heats helps achieve lump-free consistency and better puffing during baking.