Gougères
Light, airy choux puffs studded with nutty, melted cheese — crisp outside and tender inside. They’re elegant yet unfussy: perfect warm from the oven as an appetizer or party snack.
1 cup water
¼ cup milk, whole
4 oz butter, unsalted, cut into pieces
1 tsp salt
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
4 eggs, large
8 oz gruyere, finely grated
1 oz parmesan, finely grated
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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