Description
These classic gougères are light, crisp French cheese puffs made with choux pastry and melted cheese. Perfect for parties and snacking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 3 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese coarsely grated
- 1/2 ounce gruyere cheese finely grated
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add water, milk, butter, and salt to a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring just to a simmer.
- Remove from heat, add flour all at once, and stir until no dry flour remains.
- Return pan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes until the dough forms a smooth ball and leaves a light film on the pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl and let cool for 1 minute.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in coarsely grated cheese, pepper, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 1 1/4-inch mounds onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Smooth tops lightly with a damp finger and sprinkle each with finely grated cheese.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until puffed, deeply golden, and crisp.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French