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Gougères

Savory cheese choux puffs.

50 minutes
Serves 4
Appetizer

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, bring the water, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Remove from heat, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously.

  3. 3

    Return to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls away from the sides and leaves a thin film on the bottom of the pan (about 2 minutes). Let cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one by one until the dough is smooth and glossy. Fold in the grated Gruyère, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Transfer the dough to a piping bag. Pipe 1-inch mounds onto the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Smooth any pointy tips with a wet finger.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed, crisp, and deep golden brown. Serve warm as an aperitif.

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