gougeres

Morton, MS
Updated on Oct 10, 2011

Gougeres are delicate, miniature baked cheese puffs. Easy to make. Great to serve as appetizers.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 10 to 12

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 1-1/2 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How To Make gougeres

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. The puffs need to start out in a well heated oven so the liquid in the dough steams and then evaporates to create a hollow, puffy core.
  • Step 2
    In a large saucepan, bring water, butter and salt to a rapid, rolling boil. Make sure all the butter is melted, and then add flour. Stir the mixture for 20-30 seconds, until a sticky dough ball forms and begins pulling away from the sides of the pan. Reduce heat to low-medium heat and cook, stirring, for 90 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
  • Step 3
    Beat in eggs, one at a time, after above mixture cools along with cheeses and seasonings. Place heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, for 25-30 minutes. The Gougeres are done when a deep golden brown and puffed. Serve immediately.
  • Step 4
    This recipe can easily be doubled, tripled etc.

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