Gruyere Gougeres

Classic Gruyere gougeres. A savory version of choux paste, the base for cream puffs and chocolate eclairs. One of my favorite hors d'oeuvres.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 42 mins
• Total Time: 52 mins
• Calories: 124 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
• ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese
• 3 eggs, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine water, butter, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add flour. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 3

Return pan to heat and stir to let excess moisture evaporate, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scoop dough into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Let cool slightly.

Step 4

Add 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, cayenne, and black pepper to the dough. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. If mixture still clings to the beaters, add a fourth egg.

Step 5

Pipe or spoon tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a the prepared baking sheet. Add a small pinch of remaining Gruyere cheese on top of each puff.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes more.