Gruyere Gougeres

Gruyere gougeres are the perfect French delicacy to impress your friends and family. These airy, cheesy puffs are a classic French appetizer that’s surprisingly easy to make.

With a crispy outside and a soft, cheesy inside, they’re sure to become a favorite at your next gathering.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, Gruyere cheese, salt, baking powder, and white pepper.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until it’s light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined.

The dough will be slightly sticky.

Add the whole milk and beat until the dough comes together in a shaggy mass.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

Pipe small, round shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each gougere.

Tap the baking sheet gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the gougeres are puffed and golden brown.

Remove the gougeres from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra-flaky gougere, make sure to keep your butter at room temperature before softening it – this will help it incorporate more air when you beat it.

Using a high-quality Gruyere cheese with a good melting point is key to these gougeres’ success, so don’t skimp on the cheese! Make sure to not overmix the dough, as this will lead to dense, rather than light and airy, gougeres.

If you don’t have a piping bag, you can simply spoon the dough onto the baking sheet – they might not be as uniform, but they’ll still be delicious! Gougeres are best served fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days – just be sure to refresh them in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 250mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 16g
• Dietary Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 1g
• Protein: 6g