Description
Classic French-inspired cheese puffs with a crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior made from a delicate choux pastry batter enriched with Gruyère cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or party snack, these cheese puffs are light, savory, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Cheese Puffs Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. freshly ground white pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Gruyère, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the puffs do not stick and bake evenly.
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, kosher salt, sugar, and optional white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add all the flour at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms. Continue stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes until the dough pulls away from the pan and a thin film forms on the bottom.
- Cool and Incorporate Eggs: Transfer the hot dough to a bowl and stir briefly to cool slightly, about 1 minute. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth and thick enough to fall slowly from a spoon. Then fold in the grated Gruyère cheese evenly.
- Shape and Bake: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or use a small cookie scoop to form small, 1-inch wide mounds spaced about an inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, press the tops with a wet fingertip to smooth any peaks. Sprinkle additional Gruyère cheese on top for extra flavor. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh grated Gruyère cheese to enhance flavor and melting quality.
- Make sure to cool the dough slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Do not open the oven door while baking as this could cause the puffs to collapse.
- Serve cheese puffs warm for maximum fluffiness and flavor.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven for a few minutes to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese puff
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
