Gougeres
Discover how to make perfect Gougères, the classic French cheese puffs, with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for appetisers or snacks, these light and airy delights, made with Gruyère cheese, bring a touch of French sophistication to any gathering.
Ingredients
- 80 g Butter Unsalted
- 150 g Plain Flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 100 g Gruyere Cheese Grated
- Salt
- Black Pepper Ground
- Nutmeg Grated
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 200°C (or 180°C with a fan) and prepare a baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat and bring the water and butter to a boil, ensuring that the butter is completely melted.
- Add the flour all at once to the saucepan and vigorously stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough that detaches from the sides of the pan. This should take approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and allow it to cool slightly, roughly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one by one, stirring thoroughly after each addition until the dough becomes smooth and glossy.
- Add the grated Gruyere cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Using either a spoon or a pastry bag, place small dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving some space between each one.
- Put the tray in the preheated oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes or until the gougeres turn a golden brown and puff up.
- Once removed from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 147IUCalcium: 53mgIron: 0.4mg
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