Description
Warm, cheesy gougères shaped like hearts, perfect for elegant appetizers or cocktail parties. Their light, airy texture and rich Beaufort cheese flavor make them an irresistible French treat that will impress any guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g Beaufort, grated
- 150 g flour
- 100 g salted butter
- 250 ml water
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Allow the dough to cool slightly, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in the grated Beaufort cheese.
- Pipe or spoon the dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Tip: For extra crispiness, bake on the middle rack. Substitute Beaufort with Gruyère if unavailable. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days; re‑heat briefly to restore puffiness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: cheese, appetizer, French, puff pastry