How to Make Gougères (Cheese Puffs) – It's Easy AF!

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.

Bring 1 cup of water and 8 tablespoons of butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Once boiling, add 1 cup of flour and stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Transfer the dough to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat out some steam.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding the next egg, until you have a shiny dough.

Mix in 1 cup of grated Gruyère cheese, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Transfer the dough to a pastry bag, cutting the tip to control the size of the gougères.

Pipe the dough onto a greased baking sheet, ensuring they are uniform in size.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F until puffed and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and toss with additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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