Cheese Puffs Recipe
French · Appetizer · 40 min total
Light and airy cheese puffs, also known as gougères, are a classic French appetizer made with choux pastry and Gruyère cheese. These savory bites are perfect for parties or as a snack.
15
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
24
servings
servings
90
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese (about 4 oz)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in Gruyère and Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and pierce each puff with a knife to release steam. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese.
- Puffs can be made ahead and reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
- Add herbs like chives or thyme for extra flavor.
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