Cheese Puffs (Gougeres) Recipe

Name: Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped; 2 teaspoons thyme, chopped; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or other firm cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated; Egg wash

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups Gruyere or other firm cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
Egg wash

1
Bring the water, butter and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add the rosemary and thyme.
3
Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour.
4
Return the pan to medium-high heat and stir until batter pulls away from the side of the pan.
5
Scrape the batter into the bowl of a standing mixer and mix a few times with the paddle to cool the dough down a touch.
6
This will prevent the eggs from scrambling when they hit the hot dough.
7
On low speed, add the eggs one by one; after each egg is added, increase the speed to medium and beat until the egg is incorporated.
8
The eggs can also be beaten in by hand.
9
Beat well after all eggs have been added.
10
Add the Gruyere and Parmesan and beat until well incorporated.
11
On a parchment-lined sheet pan, using a pastry bag, pipe the batter into half dollar-sized rounds.
12
The batter can also be scooped into mounds with a tablespoon.
13
Freeze the puffs.
14
Preheat oven to 450.
15
Egg wash the puffs straight from freezer.
16
Bake for 40 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 and bake until puffed and golden.
17
Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheese Puffs (Gougeres) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Puffs (Gougeres)

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