Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés - My Gorgeous Recipes (2024)

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Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés with roast beef and horseradish sauce, the very best appetizer of the British cuisine. Adapted from Jamie Oliver's recipe of Yorkshire puddings, these appetizers are the perfect finger food for any party, like Christmas, New Year, birthdays or a posh Sunday Roast.

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  • What are Yorkshire puddings?
  • Ingredients needed to make Yorkshire pudding canapes
  • Easy swaps
  • Step-by-step photos and instructions
  • Expert tips
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What are Yorkshire puddings?

You may be misleadby the term pudding. Although it usually refers to a dessert, these pretty little things are the savoury kind of goodies. Yorkshire puddings are part of the very British Sunday Roast, and they have been so for some hundreds of years.

Initially, they were called "dripping pudding", as the batter was placed beneath the meat that was roasting on a spit above a fire. In this way, the juices and fat dripping from the meat were not going to waste, but instead they could give flavour and colour to the puddings. History never ceases to be fascinating!

The Yorkshire Puddings are still extremely popular nowadays, never missing from a true British roast meal. There are pretty similar texture wise with the Toad-in-the-Hole or my Toad in the Hole with a Twist. And the mini Yorkshire canapes are just as delicious and posh.

These British starters are just another way of serving these beautifully tasty puddings. Making them at home is actually a lot easier than you would have thought.

Or, how about some Mini Toad in the Hole Canapés?Both great as finger food over the festive season, and I can guarantee you that the puddings are a lot tastier than the ready-made ones.

Ingredients needed to make Yorkshire pudding canapes

  • plain flour - well sifted to avoid lumps
  • eggs - at room temperature
  • full-fat milk - best for this recipe, as the semi-skimmed or skimmed milk is not creamy enough
  • salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil - we need an oil with a high smoking point
  • horseradish sauce
  • roast beef - leftovers from my Easy Roast Beef Recipe are the best

Easy swaps

Horseradish sauce and beef are just too good together, I wouldn't use any other sauce for the filling, really. You could, of course, use any other meat, like chicken, turkey or ham, it is entirely up to you.

They are also a great way to use up any leftover meat from the Christmas dinner, or any other special occasion. If you don't have horseradish sauce, leftover cranberry sauce or even gravy could be a good substitution.

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Step-by-step photos and instructions

  • To make the batter, sift the flour in a bowl, crack the eggs in, and use a whisk to beat them up until the flour is fully incorporated.
  • Pour the milk in gradually, whisking continuously to get a smooth batter, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Add one teaspoon of oil to each muffin hole, and place the tin in the oven for 3-4 minutes until the oil is smoking hot
  • distribute the batter evenly between all the muffin holes, and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit)
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Expert tips

There are a few tricks worth keeping in mind, if you want nicely puffed-up puddings. And I have watched the very best chef, Jamie Oliver, make the very best Yorkshire puddings. And this recipe is based on one of his recipes, so you know it really is top notch.

FIRST, the oil/fat has to be smoking hot when you add the batter.

SECOND, it is crucial to leave them bake undisturbed, as opening the oven too early could flatten them up.

And, one more thing, the batter has to be really, really smooth. No shortcuts, please!

I am sure they would disappear quickly, but just in case, I feel it is my duty to mention that these Yorkshire puddings are best served immediately.

I find that, left hanging around for too long makes them pretty soggy and sad looking, as they won't be nice and crispy anymore. So, now let's get the party started, time to show off these little beauties!

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Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés

Mini Yorkshire Pudding Canapés with roast beef and horseradish sauce, the very best appetizer of the British cuisine. The perfect finger food for any party, like Christmas, New Year, birthdays or a posh Sunday Roast. The homemade Yorkshire puddings are fail-proof, and the addition of festive-looking beef and sauce take the puddings to the next level. A fantastic party food that looks and taste impressive.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: English

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 70 g plain flour
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 100 ml full-fat milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • about 6 teaspoon horseradish sauce
  • 6 slices roast beef

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • To make the batter, sift the flour into a large bowl, make a well in the middle and add the eggs.

  • Use a whisk to mix them very well, then gradually pour in the milk, and beat well until the batter is smooth.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • You can pass the batter through a sieve, if you think it is not quite lump free, as it should be.

  • Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C. (430 Fahrenheit)

  • I do not have a Yorkshire puddings tin, which usually has larger holes, but the muffin one does a pretty good job. Of course, the puddings will be smaller.

  • Add one teaspoon of oil into 6 hole muffin tray and place the tin in the oven for 5 minutes, so that the oil can heat up.

  • Carefully remove the tin from the oven, and quickly pour the batter evenly between the 6 holes.

  • Place the tin back in the oven and leave undisturbed for 20 minutes until the puddings have raised and browned.

  • Remove them from the tin, and top with rolls of roast beef and a good dollop of horseradish sauce.

Notes

  • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 133mg | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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FAQs

What is the secret to making Yorkshire puddings rise? ›

Resting the batter overnight is key for developing better flavor. Forget about cold batter: letting it rest at room temperature helps it rise taller as it bakes. A combination of milk and water gives the Yorkshire puddings extra rise and crispness.

What is the deal with Yorkshire pudding? ›

The Yorkshire Pudding is a baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour and milk or water. It has become a common British side dish which is versatile and can be served in many different ways – although mainly recognised as an accompaniment to a roast dinner.

How runny should Yorkshire pudding batter be? ›

Yes, the batter should be runny, about the consistency of heavy cream. Here is my very quick, easy and amazing cheap recipe together with some important points which will make sure the puddings are a success.

Why won't my Yorkshire pudding rise? ›

The fat isn't hot enough (it should be smoking hot). The oven isn't getting hot enough (needs to maintain a 220C/425F temperature). Your oven loses heat too quickly when you open the oven door and/or you leave the oven door open for too long whilst you're filling up the Yorkshire pudding tins with batter.

What is the best oil to use for Yorkshire puddings? ›

Use a fat that will get hot enough to puff up the yorkies. Olive oil isn't the best choice, but sunflower or vegetable oil reach a higher temperature, which is essential for achieving the maximum reaction when the batter is added.

Does an extra egg help Yorkshire puddings rise? ›

If you want to go Instagram-ready with sky-high fluffy Yorkshires, add an extra egg white to your batter. They'll tower over the competition. With that in mind, always make sure your Yorkshire puddings have room to rise in the oven.

Is milk or water better for Yorkshire puddings? ›

Yorkshire pudding batter has just three ingredients – milk, eggs and flour – but the addition of water can make the finished result puffy and light. The fat content of the milk and eggs brings richness, but it's the water that helps them crisp up.

Should I let my Yorkshire pudding batter rest? ›

How do you make Yorkshire puddings rise higher? Let the batter sit. Make sure you rest your batter rest for at least an hour before you cook to ensure a good rise and deliciously light puddings.

What happens if you put too much flour in Yorkshire puddings? ›

If you use too much flour, the resulting pudding will be heavy and dense. Without enough egg, there will be insufficient air beaten in for a successful rise. Too much milk will make the batter too loose.

Can I open the oven when cooking Yorkshire puddings? ›

For Yorkshire puddings to soar, the temperature must too – so never open the oven door when they are cooking, to keep the oven as hot as possible. If opening the oven door is absolutely essential your Yorkshire puddings won't be ruined, but they just won't rise as much as they should.

Why do my Yorkshire puddings go flat when I take them out the oven? ›

Sometimes because the oven door is open too long or the pan or fat isn't hot enough before the batter is added. Sometimes it's because there is too much batter in the pan, sometimes because the pan is too large for the quantity of batter, and sometimes because the pan isn't deep enough.

Does baking powder help Yorkshire puddings rise? ›

No and here is the reason why! It must be plain flour (no baking powder). 1/ High temperature oven. Yorkshire puddings rise due to quick cooking of the flour and steam being formed in the batter mixture, hence the requirement of a very hot oven and hot oil as you pour the batter into the yorkshire pudding tin.

What makes Yorkshire puddings puff up? ›

Yorkshire pudding batter has just three ingredients – milk, eggs and flour – but the addition of water can make the finished result puffy and light. The fat content of the milk and eggs brings richness, but it's the water that helps them crisp up.

What is the raising agent in Yorkshire puddings? ›

The egg element is all the rising agent that a Yorkshire pudding needs in line with the RSC's method. The eggs not only add moisture to the puddings, but bind the batter together and cause the Yorkies to rise when the batter makes contact with the hot oil.

How do you keep Yorkshire puddings from going flat? ›

For Yorkshire puddings to soar, the temperature must too – so never open the oven door when they are cooking, to keep the oven as hot as possible. If opening the oven door is absolutely essential your Yorkshire puddings won't be ruined, but they just won't rise as much as they should.

Does baking powder make Yorkshires rise? ›

No and here is the reason why! It must be plain flour (no baking powder). 1/ High temperature oven. Yorkshire puddings rise due to quick cooking of the flour and steam being formed in the batter mixture, hence the requirement of a very hot oven and hot oil as you pour the batter into the yorkshire pudding tin.

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