Chestnut Free Classic Cheese Gougères

These airy, cheese-filled puffs are the kind of thing that disappears from a party platter within minutes — golden on the outside, tender and eggy within, with a deep savory richness from melted Gruyère. The dough comes together on the stovetop using a classic pâte à choux technique, where steam does all the heavy lifting to create that dramatic hollow puff in the oven. Every ingredient here is straightforward and nut-free by nature — butter, milk, eggs, flour, and cheese — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden tree nut additions the way you might with some packaged pastries or specialty baked goods. A touch of nutmeg and optional Dijon mustard add just enough complexity to make these feel restaurant-worthy without any extra effort. The most important trick is patience: resist opening the oven door for the first 20 minutes so the steam can do its job and give you that gorgeous, hollow rise. Serve them warm straight from the rack and watch them vanish.

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