Italian Cheese Puffs
Light, airy, and irresistibly cheesy, these Italian Cheese Puffs are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. Made with a choux pastry base, this easy recipe combines the rich flavors of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, enhanced with Italian seasoning and a hint of garlic powder for a savory twist. Baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside delights are ideal as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for an elegant touch that adds color and flavor. Simple to make yet packed with authentic Italian-inspired flavors, these cheese puffs are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Perfect for fans of Italian cuisine, this recipe delivers gourmet results with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml water
- 115 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 130 grams all-purpose flour
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 80 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the butter is melted and the liquid begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the dough to cool for 3-5 minutes.
One at a time, add the eggs to the dough, mixing thoroughly with each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. This can be done by hand or with a mixer on low speed.
Fold in the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until evenly incorporated.
Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip or use a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each puff.
Bake the cheese puffs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Remove from the oven and allow the cheese puffs to cool slightly before serving.
Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.0 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.7 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 4230 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.6 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1420 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
