Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Pastries Gruyere Gougeres 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 2 Photos Classic Gruyere gougeres. A savory version of choux paste, the base for cream puffs and chocolate eclairs. One of my favorite hors d'oeuvres. Submitted by krazygrrl9 Published on June 19, 2020 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 42 mins Total Time: 52 mins Servings: 15 Yield: 30 cheese puffs Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings 1 cup water ½ cup unsalted butter ½ teaspoon white sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup grated Gruyere cheese ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional) ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese 3 eggs, or more as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine water, butter, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately add flour. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Return pan to heat and stir to let excess moisture evaporate, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scoop dough into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Let cool slightly. Add 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese, cayenne, and black pepper to the dough. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl after each addition. If mixture still clings to the beaters, add a fourth egg. Pipe or spoon tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto a the prepared baking sheet. Add a small pinch of remaining Gruyere cheese on top of each puff. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Cook's Notes: Try not to open the oven during baking. They can also be filled. A spoonful of fresh thyme, or any favorite herb could also enhance the flavor. Can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, and reheated to crisp them up. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 124 Calories 9g Fat 7g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 15 Calories 124 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 56mg 19% Sodium 35mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 7g 2% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g 8% Calcium 72mg 6% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 28mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.