Cheese Gougères

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C on convection setting.

2. 2
   Step 2

   In a saucepan, bring 250 ml of water, 80 g of butter, and 0.5 tsp of salt to a boil.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Remove from heat, pour in 150 g of flour all at once, and mix until a smooth ball forms.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Return to low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to dry out the dough.

   Timer · 2 min
5. 5
   Step 5

   Let the dough cool for 5 minutes off the heat.

   Timer · 5 min
6. 6
   Step 6

   Incorporate the 4 eggs one by one, mixing vigorously between each addition.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Add 150 g of grated cheese, 1 pinch of nutmeg, and 1 pinch of pepper to the dough.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Adjust seasoning if necessary.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Form small walnut-sized mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the puffs.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Bake for 10 minutes at 200 °C.

    Timer · 10 min
12. 12
    Step 12

    Lower the temperature to 170 °C without opening the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

    Timer · 13 min
13. 13
    Step 13

    Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

    Timer · 5 min