Gougères with Swiss Emmentaler AOP Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup Swiss Emmentaler AOP cheese, grated
• Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Combine water, butter, salt, and black pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and add all-purpose flour, stirring constantly until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by grated Swiss Emmentaler AOP cheese. Continue beating until all eggs have been incorporated and the dough is smooth and shiny.
5. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small rounds, about 1-2 inches in diameter, onto prepared baking tray, spacing them out evenly.
6. Brush the top of each gougère with egg wash and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Serve warm.

Verdict:

These Gougères with Swiss Emmentaler AOP are the perfect appetizer to impress your guest. The combination of savory cheese and soft dough make for a heavenly bite. The recipe is simple and can easily be multiplied to feed a crowd.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these Gougères with Swiss Emmentaler AOP warm with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy them as they are. These bite-sized treats pair well with a glass of wine or champagne.