French Cheese Puffs Gougères Easy Recipe

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

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

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and salt over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture boils.

Add all-purpose flour to the saucepan and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Stir in grated cheese and granulated sugar until evenly combined.

Spoon or pipe the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the gougères are puffed and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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