Blue Cheese Gougeres
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly light and savory Blue Cheese Gougères—an elegant twist on the classic French cheese puff. Made with a simple choux pastry base, these airy bites are infused with the bold, tangy richness of crumbled blue cheese, giving them a sophisticated flavor that's perfect for entertaining. With a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, cheesy interior, these gougères come together in just 40 minutes, making them an impressive yet approachable appetizer. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of freshly ground black pepper, they pair wonderfully with a glass of wine or a festive spread. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 ml Water
- 60 g Unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 75 g All-purpose flour
- 2 pcs Large eggs
- 60 g Blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and quickly stir in the flour using a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Crack one egg into the cooled dough and stir until fully incorporated. Repeat with the second egg. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky.
Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and black pepper until evenly distributed.
Spoon or pipe tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the gougères in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 550 mg | 183% | |
| Sodium | 2148 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 33.1 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
