Gougeres (Cheese Puffs With Ham) Recipe

Name: Gougeres (Cheese Puffs With Ham)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 stick butter, unsalted; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted; 4 eggs; 1 cup finely grated cheese, like sharp cheddar or gruyere; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch black pepper; 1/2 8oz tub cream cheese; 1/4 cup soured cream; 1 cup chopped cooked ham or gammon; 1 tsp low salt vegetable bullion powder (I used Marigold brand); 1/4 tsp English mustard powder; 1 dash white pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 stick butter, unsalted
1 tsp salt
1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
4 eggs
1 cup finely grated cheese, like sharp cheddar or gruyere
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch black pepper
1/2 8oz tub cream cheese
1/4 cup soured cream
1 cup chopped cooked ham or gammon
1 tsp low salt vegetable bullion powder (I used Marigold brand)
1/4 tsp English mustard powder
1 dash white pepper

1
Whiz all the filling ingredients in a food processor until very smooth
2
Put filling mixture in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour until you need it.
3
The longer you chill it, the firmer and easier to pipe it will be.
4
Heat the oven to 375F/190C
5
Line two baking trays with baking paper.
6
Put the water, butter and salt in a saucepan, turn on the heat underneath and bring to a boil, melting the butter.
7
When boiling, take the pan off the heat and immediately add all the flour, stirring really well until the mixtute comes away from the sides
8
Add one egg, mix in real well, then repeat for each egg
9
Put the mixture in a mixing bowl, add the other ingredients and stir well again.
10
Put mixture into a piping bag (I used a clean square plastic bag, cut into a triangle, bottom corner to top corner diagonally, with one corner cut) and pipe desired number of gougeres evenly spaced on the baking sheets.
11
Bake at 375F/190C for 10 minutes, then drop the temperature to 350F/180C for a further 15-20 minutes
12
Remove to cooling racks and allow to cool
13
To fill, either make holes and pipe the ham mixture in, or split them and spoon it in.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 stick butter, unsalted, 1 tsp salt, 1 cup all purpose flour, sifted, and more.

Yes, Gougeres (Cheese Puffs With Ham) 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.

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Gougeres (Cheese Puffs With Ham)

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