Cheese Gougères

Vegetarian 55 min 30 servings Medium 66 kcal

by Tavolino

Delicious little savory choux pastry puffs with cheese, typical of Burgundy. They are perfect for an aperitif and are best enjoyed warm.

Ingredients

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C on convection setting.
2
In a saucepan, bring 250 ml of water, 80 g of butter, and 0.5 tsp of salt to a boil.
3
Remove from heat, pour in 150 g of flour all at once, and mix until a smooth ball forms.
4
Return to low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to dry out the dough.
5
Let the dough cool for 5 minutes off the heat.
6
Incorporate the 4 eggs one by one, mixing vigorously between each addition.
7
Add 150 g of grated cheese, 1 pinch of nutmeg, and 1 pinch of pepper to the dough.
8
Adjust seasoning if necessary.
9
Form small walnut-sized mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
10
Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese over the puffs.
11
Bake for 10 minutes at 200 °C.
12
Lower the temperature to 170 °C without opening the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
13
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.