Description
These easy gougères are light, airy French cheese puffs made with simple ingredients. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they bake into golden, crispy bites filled with rich cheesy flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray.
- Heat water, milk, butter, and salt until boiling.
- Add flour and stir until dough forms.
- Cook briefly until smooth.
- Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in cheese and seasoning.
- Pipe or spoon dough onto tray.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for a smoother dough. Freshly grated cheese gives better flavor and melting. Do not open the oven early to prevent collapsing. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg