Classic Gougeres

Delight your taste buds with these elegant and airy Classic Gougères, the French cheese puffs that are a perfect blend of sophistication and comfort. Made with a pâte à choux base, these golden-brown delights are infused with the rich, nutty flavor of Gruyère cheese and a subtle hint of black pepper and nutmeg for an irresistible aroma. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party or looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these gougères are baked to perfection in just 25 minutes and best served warm for that melt-in-your-mouth texture. Easy to make yet impressively delicious, this recipe is your go-to for showcasing the elegance of French cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 240 ml Water
• 85 g Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 125 g All-purpose flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 120 g Gruyère cheese, grated
• 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
• 0.25 tsp Nutmeg, freshly grated

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture is just starting to boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth dough. This should take about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough may look lumpy at first, but it will smooth out as you mix. The final dough should be smooth, shiny, and just thick enough to hold its shape.

Step 6

Fold in 100g of the grated Gruyère cheese, ground black pepper, and nutmeg until evenly incorporated.

Step 7

Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 20g of Gruyère cheese over the tops of the gougères.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door while they bake to prevent them from deflating.

Step 10

Allow the gougères to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(780.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1862.8

Total Fat 132.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 71.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1039.0mg	0%
Sodium 3522.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 74.5g	0%

Vitamin D 171.2IU	0%
Calcium 1378.0mg	0%
Iron 9.7mg	0%
Potassium 535.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.3%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 20.9%