My Easy Gougère

Here’s my recipe for an easy gougère, which I got from a friend who’s originally from Burgundy.

The gougère is indeed an iconic Burgundian specialty, originating from central-eastern France. It consists of choux pastry enriched with grated cheese—most often Comté, Gruyère, or Emmental—which gives it its light texture and savory flavor.

Traditionally served warm as an appetizer or starter, gougères can be made as small individual puffs to accompany a Burgundy wine tasting, or as a ring to share. Their neutral, airy dough also lends itself to more creative variations, filled with ham, mushrooms, or even sweet fillings for the more adventurous.