Description
Enjoy the irresistible flavors of Gougères, delightful cheese puffs made from simple ingredients like sharp cheddar and eggs. Perfect for appetizers or snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F convection or 375°F conventional.
- Combine the butter and milk in a heavy saucepan and heat until the butter melts and the milk is just boiling.
- Mix the flour, salt, and sugar in one container and the eggs in another.
- Add the flour mixture to the saucepan and stir until it thickens and pulls away from the sides.
- Cook the dough while stirring until it forms a cohesive ball, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a stand mixer and beat to release steam.
- Once steaming stops, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add shredded cheddar and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag and cut the end to about 2 centimeters.
- Press parchment paper onto the baking sheet with dots of dough to hold it down.
- Pipe 2-centimeter rounds, twisting to detach each ball.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and shape any points with a brush.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes for smaller rounds or 20-25 minutes for larger rounds, rotating trays halfway.
Notes
For best results, use freshly shredded cheese.
Make sure the eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation.
Piping consistently will ensure even puffing during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gougère
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg