How to Make Gougeres (French Cheese Puffs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to French pastries, Gougeres are a delightful and savory treat that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. These light and airy cheese puffs are made with choux pastry, giving them a delicate texture and a rich, cheesy flavor that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. Perfect for a brunch, appetizer, or a party, Gougeres are a versatile and delicious addition to any menu.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch chili powder
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 30 puffs

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Heat water, butter, salt, and chili powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the butter is melted.
  • Dump in flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides into a smooth ball. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes, to cool it down a bit. At this point, you can scrape the dough into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. If you don't have a mixer, let it cool in the pan, stirring it a few times to let the heat escape.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, stirring quickly to make sure the eggs don't cook. The batter will first appear lumpy, but after 1 minute or so, it will smooth out. After the eggs have been added, let cool until tepid.
  • When the dough has cooled, stir in a generous 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese until well mixed. (If dough is not cool, the cheese will melt.)
  • Scrape the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a wide, plain tip. Pipe into mounds, evenly spaced apart, making each about the size of a small cherry tomato. Top each puff with a bit of the remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then turn the oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue to bake until completely golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 179mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg