Gougères
Gougères are small cheese choux pastries, sometimes (like here) with bits of ham.
60 min.
Easy
1.70 €
40 Gougères
4 IngredientsLast modified on: February 21th 2011
For 40 Gougères, you will need:
- 1
450 g choux pastry (pâte à choux) - 2
50 g grated cheese - 3
2 slices smoked ham (optional) - 4
1 tablespoon milk (optional) - Total weight: 500 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 40 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 20 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
Add 50 g grated cheese, setting aside 1 tbs for topping.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mix well.
If you choose to add ham, take 2 slices smoked ham and cut in small pieces to add to mixture.
If you choose to add ham, take 2 slices smoked ham and cut in small pieces to add to mixture.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
With a forcing bag make small heaps of mixture, about the size of an olive.
If you don't have a forcing bag use 2 teaspoons instead.
If you don't have a forcing bag use 2 teaspoons instead.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
If necessary, if the heap has got a point on top, flatten with a teaspoon dipped in milk.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
Divide remaining cheese over the top of heaps.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 20 min.
Put in the oven and cook about 20 minutes until gougères are golden brown. Place on a cooling rack.
Remarks
Serve as soon as possible, try to not leave to cool, much better hot or warm.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 140 RDI=60 % | 540 RDI=50 % | 460 RDI=70 % | 1,590 RDI=80 % | 6,660 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 30 RDI=10 % | 110 RDI=10 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 320 RDI=20 % | 1,330 RDI: 20 % |
| Per piece | 3 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=2 % | 170 RDI: 2 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 40 Gougères : 1.70 €
- Per Gougères : 0.05 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Choux pastry (pâte à choux)
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Grated cheese
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