Gougères

Gougères

Light and airy cheese-filled choux pastry puffs that are crispy on the outside and tender within.

⏱ 35 minServes 24French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 7 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F. In a saucepan, bring water, butter, salt, and cayenne pepper to a boil over medium heat.
  2. 2Remove from heat and stir in flour until the mixture forms a ball.
  3. 3Let cool for 2 minutes, then beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Fold in Gruyère cheese.
  4. 4Using a pastry bag or spoon, pipe or drop walnut-sized portions onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. 5Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  6. 6Serve warm or at room temperature.

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