Cheese Puffs
Gooey, crisp, and filled with fab fromage, this cheese puffs recipe is a party-ready crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Method
1. Preheat oven to 200°C and put a plate in the fridge. Sift the flour 3 times onto a sheet of grease proof paper.
2. Place the butter and water in a saucepan over a low heat to melt the butter. Then bring to a fast boil over a high heat so the liquid climbs sides of pan (rolling boil).
3. Turn off the heat and tip in the flour all in one go. Use a wooden spoon to slowly stir the flour to form a firm, smooth paste that then comes a way from the edge of the pan, forming a ball. When this happens, stop stirring.
4. Spread the paste smoothly in a thin layer onto the plate from the fridge then leave for 10 mins until body temperature. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
5. Return the paste to the pan, beat in the eggs, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture has a reluctant dropping consistency (5-7 sec to drop), holding its shape but with a slight sheen. Add the cheese and seasoning.
6. Bake in the top third of the oven for 20-30 mins until puffed up and golden. Do not open the oven until done or they will collapse. Serve warm with chives on top.
This cheese puffs recipe is light as air and big on fromage flavour!
Searching for snacks that are scrumptious and sophisticated? These easy cheese puffs are a plateful of perfection! Also known by their très fancy French name, gougères, they’re made from a magical choux pastry base of butter and water for richness, plain flour for that signature puff, and eggs to bring everything together.
But the real showstopper in this cheese puffs recipe is the double hit of grated Gruyère cheese (in the dough and sprinkled on top for that golden crust), with a little mustard powder for zing and a handful of peppery chopped chives for fresh, herby flair. Each bite melts in the mouth, and the nutty Gruyère makes them sophisticated enough for grown-ups but simple enough to keep the kids coming back for more.
Our cheesy puffs recipe is practical to make at home, and can be served warm from the oven. They’re perfect for parties, lunch snacks, or stacked up for movie night fare. And if you fancy putting your own spin on these easy cheese puffs, try folding in Parmesan or swapping in a bit of cheddar for extra tang. Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika on top for punch or a little cracked black pepper for a grown-up bite.
So whether you’re feeding a hungry crowd, need a tasty party snack, or just want to treat yourself to a home-baked cheese fix, this cheese puffs recipe rises to the occasion! And if you’re hooked on baking with cheese, don’t miss out on our gorgeous Greek cheese pies called tyropitakia, a traditional cheese and sage damper bread from Australia or Turkish cheese and herb cigars.
