Foryoueats: Gougères (Choux Pastry Cheese Puffs)

Name: Foryoueats: Gougères (Choux Pastry Cheese Puffs)
Ingredients: 1 cup (235g) water or milk; 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into roughly 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight; 4 1/2 ounces (128g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 4 large eggs; 4 ounces (115g) finely grated Gruyère cheese, plus more for sprinkling; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; Egg wash made from 1 large egg whisked with 1 tablespoon (15ml) water; or nonstick cooking spray

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This recipe for Gougères, also known as Choux Pastry Cheese Puffs, creates light, airy, and cheesy bites perfect for a snack or appetizer. With a hint of nutmeg and black pepper, these puffs are...

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Ingredients

1 cup (235g) water or milk
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into roughly 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon (2g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or the same weight
4 1/2 ounces (128g) all-purpose flour, sifted
4 large eggs
4 ounces (115g) finely grated Gruyère cheese, plus more for sprinkling
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Egg wash made from 1 large egg whisked with 1 tablespoon (15ml) water; or nonstick cooking spray