Gougères

• For 24 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 45 minutes
• Cooking time : 25 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Choux Pastry
  • Water : 1 cup
  • Unsalted butter : 1/2 cup
  • All-purpose flour : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Eggs (lightly beaten) : 4
  • Gruyère cheese (grated) : 1 cup

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the flour and salt. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Gradually add the beaten eggs to the dough, stirring well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
• Stir in the grated Gruyère cheese.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a spoon or a piping bag, drop small mounds of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the gougères are puffed up and golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Tips

• Make sure to stir the dough vigorously after adding each egg to incorporate it properly.
• For extra flavor, you can add herbs or spices to the dough, such as thyme or paprika.

Information

• Gougères are best served warm, but they can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
• These cheese puffs can be filled with various fillings, such as ham, smoked salmon, or cream cheese, for a more decadent appetizer.