Gougères (French Cheese Puffs)
French cheese puffs seem fancy but they're actually pretty easy to make. They are savory puffs flavored with cheese that are perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 8 1/2 tbsp water
- 8 1/2 tbsp whole milk
- 7 tbsp salted butter
- 1 pinch of kosher salt
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 7 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in all the flour at one time. Cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is completely incorporated for about 5 minutes. The mixture will form a large, slightly firm ball of dough with a smooth and slightly shiny surface.
- Place the dough ball in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat the dough on low speed for about a minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue beating on low speed until each is incorporated before adding another egg. Add the cheese and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. The cheese will melt a bit into the dough.
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag and pipe 1-inch balls 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the puffs have risen, are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Serve warm.
Notes
Recipe source: People
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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