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Home » RECIPE » Appetizers » Havarti Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

Havarti Cheese Puffs (Gougères)

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By: Shinee Published: 2/11/2016Updated: 11/23/2021

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Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.

Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.

Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.

So you know how much I love eclairs, and sweet crème puffs. I’ve shared my fair share of different variations here on the blog. (Tiramisu eclairs, anyone?)

I had absolutely no idea that you could make savory version of these delicately light pastry. Up until couple months ago that is. Gougères, they called it. Such a fancy name for super simple, yet delicate pastries. If I hadn’t read the recipe, I’d have easily pass them. To be honest, I don’t even know how to pronounce that word. So let’s just call these cheese puffs, ok?

Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.

Just as sweet crème puffs, we’ll start with a simple pâte à choux dough. Again don’t be fooled by that fancy name, it’s simple twice cooked pastry dough made of butter, egg, flour and water. Plus, we add a little bit of dill, paprika and havarti cheese to make them savory and delicious!

Speaking of cheese, you can use any kind of hard cheese here. I happened to have some aged havarti on hand and that’s what I used. Slightly sharp flavor came through beautifully. I think extra sharp cheddar cheese would be fantastic as well.

Havarti cheese puffs- step by step photo recipe

It’s best to serve these cheese puffs warm. If you make them in advance, simply warm them up in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

By the way, remember my cheese platter for two? These puffs are perfect accompaniment to that!

Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.

Have you ever made pâte à choux before?

Havarti Cheese Puffs/ Gougères

Light and crisp, loaded with aged havarti, these cheese puffs are outrageously addicting! Give them a try.
5 from 1 vote
serves: 84 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total : 40 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons 55gr unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 80gr all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 3 oz Aged Havarti cheese finely grated
  • 1 egg yolk for egg wash
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or silicone mat.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup (150ml) of water, butter, spices and salt and bring the mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Once the butter is melted and mixture is boiling, add the flour all at once, reduce the heat to medium. Using a wooden spoon, continuously stir the mixture. The dough will start to form into a ball. Keep mixing for another 3 minutes until light crust forms on the bottom of the pan.
  • Transfer the dough into a mixing bowl with paddle attachment and mix it for a few minutes on low speed until the mixture is at room temperature. (Alternatively, you can use a wooden spoon, it’ll just take a bit longer. Mixer is not required here!) Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to get egg absorbed into the dough quicker. The dough should not be too runny, yet not too thick. Stir in the grated cheese.
  • Transfer the batter into a pastry bag and pipe into 1-inch rounds couple inches apart. Level peaked tops with wet fingertip, if needed.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, rotating the sheets top to bottom and back to front half way. The pastry shells should be golden brown, crispy and puffed up. Transfer the shells onto a cooling rack to cool completely. (If the puffs fall flat when you remove from oven, it means they are under-baked. Simply put it back into the oven and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until they puff up again.)
  • It’s best to serves these cheese puffs warm, but you can make them ahead and simply warm them up in the oven for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Tips & Notes:

For step-by-step photos and additional notes, read the post above.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 15kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) Sodium: 22mg (1%) Potassium: 5mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 37IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 8mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:American
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  1. Lewis says

    Posted on 23 August 2020 at 11:30 am

    Made this and Loved it!! I added left over sautéed mushrooms, onion, garlic, red and yellow peppers and used sharp cheddar. Perfect accompaniment with and dish!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 24 August 2020 at 8:30 pm

      Yay, so happy you enjoyed these! Thank you for your feedback, Lewis!

      Reply
  2. Sue says

    Posted on 19 January 2017 at 2:27 pm

    Do you think Stilton would work in this recipe

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 January 2017 at 9:00 pm

      Hi, Sue! If it was me, I probably wouldn’t like it. Even though I like blue cheese, I think sharp cheddar, aged havarti, or asiago would be best.

      Reply
  3. Pauline Molinari says

    Posted on 21 February 2016 at 1:05 pm

    These look so tasty! Thanks so much for sharing your yummy recipe on the Monday Funday Party!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 23 February 2016 at 10:58 am

      Thanks, Pauline!

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    Posted on 19 February 2016 at 1:47 pm

    Those look absolutely delicious, I’m going to have to try them.

    Just dropping in from Creative Ways Link Party.

    Have a great day, Kelly.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 February 2016 at 5:14 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  5. Suzanne says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 10:58 am

    I am popping in from the link-up and just wanted to say that your blog is beautiful.  Not sure why, but I have always been scared of pâte à choux.  This seems like a great tutorial!  

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:15 pm

      Aww, thanks so much, Suzanne! No need to be scared of pâte à choux, it’s very easy and super versatile dough. You’ll love it.

      Reply
  6. Jessy @ The Life Jolie says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 8:18 am

    Savory baked goods are ALWAYS a good idea! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Yay, thanks for pinning, Jessy! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Carmella says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 7:24 am

    These look like the perfect appetizer! I love how light and airy they look, gorgeous

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks, Carmella!

      Reply
  8. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 6:47 am

    Oh I’ve been waiting for this recipe because I love havarti! You said you were going to post this, yay and thank you!!! Gorgeous cheese puffs, Shinee. This is real party food!!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Allie! Hope you try them soon.

      Reply
  9. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 6:45 am

    I might have to throw a party just so I can make these 😉

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:13 pm

      No party is required, Liz! It’s just you’ll end up eating them by yourself! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    Posted on 15 February 2016 at 4:57 am

    I lvoe that you compared this to eclairs–it made me so want this savory version. Although anything with Havarti was already a winner in my book 🙂 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 12:13 pm

      Hope you’ll give this a try, Kristen! They’re so very good!

      Reply
  11. Julie @ Cooks with Cocktails says

    Posted on 13 February 2016 at 8:52 am

    I bet these would be awesome with Gruyere!  I have never made a  pâte à choux before, but I think Im going to have to try.  

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 15 February 2016 at 11:50 am

      Gruyere would great too, Julie! I’m going to try that next. Definitely try making pâte à choux. It’s so easy and versatile dough! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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