Gougères are savory French pastries made from a light dough mixed with cheese. They originate in the region of Burgundy near Tonnerre. The bite-sized breads are typically made with Gruyère, Comté, or Emmentaler cheese. They are often served at wine tastings. As an appetizer, gougères are most often made as separate small pastries. They can, however, be made in a ring or pie tin. Ingredients including mushrooms, beef, or ham are sometimes added to create a more substantial dish.
Recipe Servings: 6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- In a medium saucepan, add water, milk, butter, and salt, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil.
- Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms.
- Continue to stir over low heat until the dough becomes dry and pulls away from the pan, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough into a bowl.
- Let cool for 1 minute, then beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
- Add 1 cup cheese, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a ½-inch round tip.
- Pipe 1 tablespoon-sized mounds on the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 22 minutes, until puffed and golden-brown.
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