Preparing a delightful appetizer that's perfect for parties and get-togethers? We've got you covered! Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to create a mouthwatering, crispy, and cheesy treat: Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs. This ultimate party snack is universally loved and will surely be a hit among your guests. With a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up these heavenly cheese balls that are guaranteed to tantalize taste buds and leave everyone craving more.
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CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS RECIPE - (4.8/5)
Provided by á-4084
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
CHEESE PUFFS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg over medium heat, until scalded. Add the flour all at once and beat it vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for 2 minutes. The flour will begin to coat the bottom of the pan. Dump the hot mixture into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Immediately add the eggs, Gruyere, and Parmesan and pulse until the eggs are incorporated and the dough is smooth and thick.
- Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip. Pipe in mounds 1 1/4 inches wide and 3/4-inch high onto the baking sheets. With a wet finger, lightly press down the swirl at the top of each puff. (You can also use 2 spoons to scoop out the mixture and shape the puffs with damp fingers.) Brush the top of each puff lightly with egg wash and sprinkle with a pinch of Gruyere. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown outside but still soft inside.
CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined.
- Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS
These beautiful cheese puffs, gougeres, are as easy as they are delicious. Usually Gruyere cheese is used but I had some very sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese in the fridge, so I decided to use that. As long as you are using a very sharp, full-flavored cheese I don't think you can go wrong. I love gougeres with Gruyere, but I think the extra-sharp Cheddar was just as good.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS
These beautiful cheese puffs, gougeres, are as easy as they are delicious. Usually Gruyere cheese is used but I had some very sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese in the fridge, so I decided to use that. As long as you are using a very sharp, full-flavored cheese I don't think you can go wrong. I love gougeres with Gruyere, but I think the extra-sharp Cheddar was just as good.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pastry Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS
These beautiful cheese puffs, gougeres, are as easy as they are delicious. Usually Gruyere cheese is used but I had some very sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese in the fridge, so I decided to use that. As long as you are using a very sharp, full-flavored cheese I don't think you can go wrong. I love gougeres with Gruyere, but I think the extra-sharp Cheddar was just as good.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pastry Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CHEF JOHN'S PARTY CHEESE PUFFS
These beautiful cheese puffs, gougeres, are as easy as they are delicious. Usually Gruyere cheese is used but I had some very sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese in the fridge, so I decided to use that. As long as you are using a very sharp, full-flavored cheese I don't think you can go wrong. I love gougeres with Gruyere, but I think the extra-sharp Cheddar was just as good.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Pastry Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Stir water, butter, and salt together in a pot; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and whisk flour into butter mixture until a paste-like dough forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer dough to a bowl to cool until warm, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk 1 egg, thyme, and black pepper into cooled dough until egg is completely incorporated. Add remaining egg and whisk until completely incorporated into dough. Stir 3/4 the cheese into dough until combined. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet. Top each with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 81.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use cold butter. This will help the cheese puffs rise and be flaky.
- Make sure the cheese is finely shredded. This will help it melt evenly and prevent the cheese puffs from becoming dense.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to work with.
- Bake the cheese puffs until they are golden brown and puffed. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
Conclusion:
Cheese puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cheese puffs that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive snack, give these cheese puffs a try.
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