Cheese Gougères (French Cheese Puffs) – Thermomix Recipe
Cheese gougères are classic French savory pastries made from choux dough and enriched with cheese, traditionally Gruyère or Comté. Crisp on the outside and soft, hollow, and cheesy on the inside, they’re elegant yet simple—and the Thermomix makes them nearly effortless.
Serve gougères warm as an appetizer, with soup or salad, or as part of a cheese board. They also freeze beautifully, making them ideal for entertaining.
Why You’ll Love This Thermomix Gougères Recipe
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Light, airy texture with a rich cheese flavor
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No hand-mixing—Thermomix does all the work
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Perfect make-ahead appetizer
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Naturally gluten-developed choux dough
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Impressive but beginner-friendly
Ingredients
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150 g water
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80 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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½ tsp salt
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120 g all-purpose flour
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3 large eggs (room temperature)
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120 g grated Gruyère or Comté cheese
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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Pinch of black pepper (optional)
Thermomix Instructions
Step 1: Make the Choux Base
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Add water, butter, and salt to the Thermomix bowl.
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Heat 5 min / 100°C / speed 1.
Step 2: Add the Flour
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Add flour all at once.
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Mix 20 sec / speed 4.
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Cook 2 min / 90°C / speed 3 to dry out the dough slightly.
Step 3: Cool the Dough Slightly
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Leave dough in the bowl for 5 minutes (important so eggs don’t scramble).
Step 4: Add Eggs
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Set Thermomix to speed 5.
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Add eggs one at a time through the lid, mixing until fully incorporated.
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Scrape down sides if needed.
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Dough should be smooth, glossy, and thick but pipeable.
Step 5: Add Cheese
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Add grated cheese, nutmeg, and pepper.
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Mix 10 sec / speed 3.
Shaping & Baking
Step 6: Shape the Gougères
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Spoon or pipe small mounds (about 1 tablespoon each), leaving space between.
Optional: Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.
Step 7: Bake
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden.
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Do not open the oven door during baking.
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For extra crispness, pierce each gougère with a skewer and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
Tips for Perfect Gougères
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Use room-temperature eggs for smooth dough
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Grate cheese finely so it melts evenly
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Do not overmix after adding cheese
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Drying the dough properly is key to good rise
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Bake until deeply golden for best flavor
Variations
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Cheddar Gougères: Sharp cheddar for a stronger taste
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Blue Cheese: Replace half the cheese with blue cheese
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Herb Gougères: Add thyme, chives, or rosemary
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Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or paprika
Make-Ahead & Storage
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Store at room temperature for 1 day
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Refrigerate up to 3 days
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Freeze baked gougères up to 2 months
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Reheat from frozen at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes
Serving Ideas
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With wine or champagne
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As a soup or salad accompaniment
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On a cheese or charcuterie board
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Filled with cream cheese or herbed butter
Final Thoughts
Cheese gougères made in the Thermomix are a perfect blend of French elegance and modern convenience. Light, cheesy, and irresistibly crisp, they’re ideal for entertaining or elevating everyday meals. Once you master this recipe, you’ll come back to it again and again.