Nun’s Puffs – The Heavenly Old-Fashioned Treat That’s Crispy, Custardy & Impossible to Forget

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.