Description
Light and flavorful cheese puffs that are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as an appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the water and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil until the butter is completely melted. Add the salt and flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and shiny.
- Add the grated Gruyère cheese. You can also add a bit of paprika for extra flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drop spoonfuls of dough, making sure to leave space between each gougère. Bake the gougères for about 25 minutes, or until golden and puffed up.
Notes
Do not open the oven! Let the gougères bake undisturbed. Opening the oven door too soon may cause them to deflate. You can freeze shaped gougères before baking and bake them directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: gougères, French cheese puffs, appetizer, easy recipe, party food