Tartine'S Gougeres Choux Au Fromage - French Style

Name: Tartine'S Gougeres Choux Au Fromage - French Style Cheese Puffs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Choux paste; 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk (or water); 10 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 5 large eggs; 3/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped thyme (or 1 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite dried herb); Topping; 1 large egg, for egg wash; 1 pinch salt; grated gruyere cheese, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Choux paste
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk (or water)
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs
3/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped thyme (or 1 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite dried herb)
Topping
1 large egg, for egg wash
1 pinch salt
grated gruyere cheese, for sprinkling

1
Preheat oven to 350F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
To make the Choux paste, combine the milk, butter and salt in a sauce pan and place over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture comes to a full boil.
3
Add the flour all at once, stirring until the mixture has formed a smooth paste and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer the paste to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or may be mixed by hand).
5
Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed (or mix by hand vigorously), incorporating each egg completely before adding the next egg. Scrape down the sides of the bowl before adding each egg. When all of the eggs have been added the mixture will be thick, smooth and shiny.
6
Add the cheese, pepper and thyme, and gently mix in by hand with a rubber spatula.
7
Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2 inch plain or round tip (no. 6 or 7), filling it about 1/3 of the way full so it is still easy to handle. Pipe the mixture out onto the parchment, making quarter size (about 1 inch) mounds. Leave about 1 1/2 inch space between the mounds. Or, you can use a spoon to drop the mounds onto the parchment, but it is harder to control the thick mixture.
8
The mounds may have cheese poking out in odd directions. With a wet finger just pat the mound into a more uniform shape.
9
To make the topping, whisk together the egg and salt. Brush the tops of the mounds and then sprinkle with the cheese.
10
Place the Gougeres immediately into the preheated oven and doni1/2t open the door until they are nicely browned or they may collapse.
11
Bake until they have puffed and are nicely browned, about 25-30 minutes.
12
They are delicious served hot, warm or room temperature. They can also be frozen in an airtight container, and re-crisped directly from the freezer in an 350F degree oven for 5 minutes.

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Choux paste, 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk (or water), 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Tartine'S Gougeres Choux Au Fromage - French Style Cheese Puffs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Tartine'S Gougeres Choux Au Fromage - French Style Cheese Puffs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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