Description
Delightful and fluffy pumpkin gougères that are quick and easy to make, perfect for cozy gatherings and versatile enough to use up leftovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère or Cheddar)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine the water and butter, and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the cheese, pumpkin puree, nutmeg, and pepper until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These gougères are best served fresh but can be rewarmed in a preheated oven. They are also freezer-friendly before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gougère
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg