High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Cheese Gougères
These airy French cheese puffs are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the tray before you even set it down. Built on a classic choux base of butter, milk, water, and flour, they get their incredible flavor from a generous amount of finely grated Gruyère folded right into the dough — no mystery ingredients, no sweetener-laden shortcuts. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought puff pastry snacks and packaged cheese crackers are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup derivatives to extend shelf life or boost browning. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it sounds like: real dairy, real eggs, real cheese. The optional Dijon mustard adds a subtle sharpness that makes the Gruyère sing even louder. Steam trapped inside the oven does all the heavy lifting, puffing each little round into a golden, hollow shell with a tender, custardy interior. Serve them warm and watch the crowd gather.
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6 servings
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup gruyère cheese, finely grated, divided
- 1 tsp dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Combine the water, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and the mixture comes to a full boil.
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