Traditional French Recipes from Escoffier

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more accessible and still melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds flavor and reduces saturated fat.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Bring water and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add flour and stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly for a few minutes.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined after each addition.

Stir in grated Gruyère cheese, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until well mixed.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each portion.

Brush the tops with beaten egg yolk for a golden finish.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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