Party Cheese Puffs Recipe - Gougères Recipe

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

Emmental is often less expensive while still providing a similar flavor.

Bring water, butter, and a pinch of salt to a simmer over medium heat.

Stir in the flour and whisk until it forms a ball and is smooth, cooking for a couple of minutes to remove the raw edge.

Scrape the dough into a bowl to cool slightly.

Add fresh thyme, black pepper, and one egg to the cooled dough and whisk.

Add a second egg and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated.

Fold in 3/4 of the sharp cheddar cheese, reserving some for topping.

Use a small sorbet scoop to portion the dough, yielding 12 pieces.

Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of each portion.

Bake at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and puffed.

Cool on a rack for a little before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens