Description
Classic French Gougères are light, airy cheese puffs made with choux pastry and rich Gruyère cheese. These elegant bites are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect as appetizers, snacks, or party treats. This easy recipe brings authentic French flavor into your kitchen with simple ingredients and foolproof steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (100 g) grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil.
- Add flour all at once and stir quickly until dough forms and pulls away from the pan.
- Cook for 1 minute to dry the dough slightly, then remove from heat.
- Let dough cool for a few minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in grated Gruyère, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spoon or pipe small mounds onto baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Use freshly grated Gruyère for the best flavor and texture. Make sure eggs are at room temperature for smooth mixing. Avoid opening the oven door early to prevent gougères from collapsing. You can freeze unbaked dough and bake later. Reheat leftovers in the oven for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg