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Gougeres
Explore the art of making gougeres, a classic French pastry. This guide offers an insightful look into the origins, variations, and simplicity of creating these delightful cheese puffs at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 Gougères
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 80 g butter Unsalted
- 150 g plain flour
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g gruyere cheese Grated
- salt
- black pepper Ground
- nutmeg Grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil over medium heat. Make sure the butter is completely melted.
- Add the flour to the saucepan all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. The dough should become smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the grated Gruyere cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, mixing until everything is well incorporated.
- Using a spoon or a pastry bag, drop small mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking tray. Leave some space between each one.
- Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the gougeres are golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Notes:
- Gougeres are best served fresh from the oven when they are warm and puffy.
- You can customise the flavour by adding herbs, spices, or different types of cheese to the dough.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
147IU
(3%)
Vitamin D
0.03µg
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Gougères
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 147IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.03µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.