Buttery Basil Parmesan Puffs
Light, airy, and bursting with flavor, these Buttery Basil Parmesan Puffs are a true crowd-pleaser! Made with a classic pâte à choux dough, these bite-sized treats combine the richness of melted butter with the fresh, herbaceous aroma of finely chopped basil and the nutty, savory goodness of Parmesan cheese. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, yet soft and delicate on the inside, these puffs are easy to prepare in under 40 minutes. With optional hints of garlic and cracked black pepper for added depth, they make an elegant appetizer or snack for any occasion. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and let their irresistible combination of buttery flavor and cheesy herbal notes steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon granulated garlic (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (optional, freshly cracked)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the butter, water, salt, and granulated garlic (if using). Heat over medium heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce heat to low and immediately stir in the flour using a wooden spoon. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 3-5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
Once slightly cooled, beat in the eggs one at a time. Use a wooden spoon, handheld mixer, or stand mixer to thoroughly incorporate each egg before adding the next. The dough should become smooth and sticky.
Fold in the chopped basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and black pepper (if using) until evenly distributed.
Using a piping bag or a small cookie scoop, pipe or spoon 1-inch mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each puff.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let the puffs cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.6 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 83.6 g | 418% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1087 mg | 362% | |
| Sodium | 3295 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1485 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% | |
*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.
