Cheese Gougères

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Cheese Gougères

14 Sep, 01:34 PM

Crafted by our chefs for IDS Vancouver 2024 – enjoy the flavours of IDS at home.

Our chefs use premium Miele appliances to perfect every bite, crafting exquisite nibbles that complement our showcase kitchen design lines.

These light and airy French cheese puffs are baked to perfection, boasting a crisp exterior and a wonderfully cheesy, tender interior. Cheese gougères are a delightful way to elevate any gathering with a touch of gourmet flair, perfect as an appetizer, snack or party treat.

Ingredients:

1 cup water
⅓ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp dried fines herbs
70g grated gruyere cheese.

Preparation:

Add butter and water to saucepan and bring to boil on high heat.
Once boiling, add flour in 2 parts, stirring with spatula to create a thick paste.
Turn heat down to low-medium, and cook the paste for another 1-2 minutes, smearingthe paste with the spatula, and scraping the sides the entire time.
Remove the hot paste and put into the bowl of a mixer.
Using paddle attachment, bring to a medium-high speed.
While mixer is running, add eggs one at a time, incorporating each egg for about 10-12seconds.
Mix until all eggs are incorporated and the paste is sticky and glossy, then add the cheese and herbs and transfer to a piping bag.
Pipe while hot into desired shape and size.
Bake in a Convection oven at 375 °F, until firm and golden brown. Burst of steam optional.

Photo by: My ViewPoint Photography