Description
Classic French gougères are light and airy cheese puffs that are made with choux pastry and Gruyère cheese. These golden, crisp appetizers are perfect for any occasion! Make them with this simple recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make Choux Pastry: Heat milk, water, butter, and salt. Stir in flour, then add eggs.
- Mix in Cheese: Fold in Gruyère cheese, nutmeg, and black pepper.
- Pipe & Bake: Pipe onto a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 22-25 minutes.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy fresh, or reheat later for a crispy texture!
Notes
Crispier Texture: For extra crunch, bake an additional 3-5 minutes.
Cheese Alternatives: Try Comté, Emmental, or aged cheddar for different flavors.
Make-Ahead Tip: Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze unbaked for quick baking later.
Best Enjoyed Fresh: While gougères can be stored, they taste best warm out of the oven!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Gougère
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 3g