Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres (Cheese Puffs)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres – Cheesy and Savoury Puffs

Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres (Cheese Puffs)

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

18 min

Ready In

33 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

102

Sugar

Fat

Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres, also known as cheese puffs, are a popular French appetizer made with choux pastry dough and cheese. These small puffs are light, airy, and savory, making them the perfect finger food to serve at cocktail parties or gatherings. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite cheese or herbs to suit your taste. Traditionally, these puffs are made with Gruyere cheese, giving them a nutty and slightly sweet flavor. Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres can be served hot or at room temperature, making them a versatile and delicious appetizer for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
2.	In a medium saucepan, combine the water, olive oil, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
3.	Add the flour to the saucepan all at once. Reduce the heat to medium and stir continuously with a wooden spoon for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
4.	Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the eggs, one at a time, until they are fully incorporated. Stir in the grated cheese and black pepper.
5.	Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
6.	Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Petits Choux Au Fromage Ou Gougeres make for an impressive and tasty appetizer that is easy to prepare and can be served hot or at room temperature.

The ingredients are simple and easy to find at most grocery stores.

CONS

These puffs are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The delicate texture of these cheese puffs can be difficult to achieve, and the dough can be finicky to work with for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These cheese puffs contain protein and calcium from the cheese and eggs. They can also be made gluten-free by substituting gluten-free flour for traditional wheat flour.
Black pepper has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
However, these cheese puffs are not particularly healthy due to their high fat and calorie content.

	1 cup water
	6 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 cup flour , sifted
	4 large eggs
	3/4 cup gruyere cheese , grated
	1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper