Gourmet Cheese Puffs

Gourmet Cheese Puffs

45 mins
medium
30 servings

Crispy, cheesy puffs perfect for parties or appetizers. A delightful blend of flavors and textures.

AppetizersCheeseParty Food

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry Blender

Ingredients

  • 100.00 gAll-Purpose Flour(Ensure it's gluten-free if needed)
  • 60.00 gUnsalted Butter(Cold, cubed butter)
  • 60.00 mlWater(Lukewarm)
  • 2.00 tspKosher Salt
  • 1.00 tspGranulated Sugar
  • 2.00 largeEggs(Room temperature)
  • 100.00 gGrated Gruyère Cheese(Plus extra for topping)
  • 1.00 tspGarlic Powder(For extra flavor)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Gradually add lukewarm water, mixing until a dough forms.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

5

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for 1-2 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

7

Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Place the cut-out shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

10

Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle generously with grated Gruyère cheese and garlic powder (if using). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Estimated time: 20 minutes