Black Pepper–Manchego Cheese Puffs
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Ingredients (8)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded aged (3 to 6 months) Manchego cheese (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
Nutritional Information
- Calories42
- Fat2.71g
- Saturated fat1.57g
- Trans fat0.06g
- Carbs2.81g
- Fiber0.09g
- Sugar0.4g
- Protein1.53g
- Cholesterol21.99mg
- Sodium40.03mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (60 servings) Powered by
Technically called gougères, these French cheese puffs are normally made by folding lots of Gruyère into choux pastry dough for fluffy, light, cheesy bites. We changed it up by using aged Manchego, Parmesan, and a bit of black pepper, for addictive bites that will be a hit at your next cocktail party.
Game plan: The cheese puffs can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored at room temperature.
This recipe was featured as part of both our Academy Awards Cocktail Party menu and our Bar Snacks photo gallery.
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 375°F and arrange racks in the upper and lower third. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- 2Combine milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, add flour all at once, and stir vigorously until well incorporated. Cook, stirring constantly, until dough feels dry to the touch and is no longer sticking to the bottom of the pan, about 3 to 5 minutes. (The dough will form one large ball.)
- 3Transfer dough to a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat in eggs one at a time on medium-low speed, letting the first one completely incorporate before adding the next. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the shredded Manchego cheese. Add remaining Manchego and Parmesan cheese to dough and mix on low until incorporated.
- 4Drop tablespoon-size rounds of dough on the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2 inch apart. Evenly sprinkle reserved Manchego cheese over top. Bake, rotating halfway through baking time, until puffed and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.