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Light, airy French cheese puffs made from classic pâte à choux and gruyere.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Cheese Puffs, Gougères
Calories: 95kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Piping bag or scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 cup grated gruyere
  • extra gruyere for topping

Instructions

  • Heat water, butter, and salt in a saucepan until the butter melts.
  • Add flour and stir for 1 minute until the mixture forms a smooth dough ball.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Mix in pepper, nutmeg, and gruyere.
  • Pipe or scoop onto a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with extra cheese.
  • Bake 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce heat to 375°F and bake 20–25 minutes more.
  • Turn oven off, crack door open, and let puffs sit inside for 15 minutes.

Notes

Letting the baked puffs dry in the warm oven keeps them crisp and prevents collapse.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.4mg