Easy
75 min
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
european
french
main
savory
umami
medium
fast
Prep
17 min
Cook
58 min
Total
75 min
Ingredients (8)
½ cup water
g
¼ cup butter
g
1 pinch salt
g
½ cup flour
g
2 large eggs
g
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
g
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
g
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
g
Nutrition
kcal
fat
carbs
protein
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, 15 to 20 minutes.