Nun’s Puffs – Light as Air, Sweet as Heaven!
Delicately crisp on the outside, soft and custardy inside, Nun’s Puffs are an old-fashioned treat that feels both elegant and indulgent. Made from simple pantry staples, these airy puffs are whipped up in no time and baked to golden perfection. Enjoy them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzled with honey for a touch of sweetness. A truly heavenly bite with a name you won’t forget!
Ingredients
1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup)
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 tbsp sugar (optional, for a lightly sweet touch)
Pinch of salt
Honey or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a muffin tin (important — these puff up quite a bit!).
Heat the butter and milk:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter in the milk and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat.
Add the flour:
Quickly stir in the flour and a pinch of salt until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan (like pâte à choux).
Cool slightly:
Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Then beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth and glossy. (You can use a mixer or elbow grease!)
Optional sweetness:
Stir in 1 tbsp sugar if you want a hint of sweetness in the base.
Fill and bake:
Spoon batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about halfway — they’ll rise a lot! Bake for 30–35 minutes or until puffed and deeply golden brown.
Serve warm:
Enjoy as is, or top with honey, powdered sugar, or even jam for a delightful treat.