French CheesePuffs.
You can have French CheesePuffs using 9 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of French CheesePuffs
- Prepare 1 cup of water.
- It's 1 cup of all purpose flour (plain flour).
- It's 3 pinches of salt.
- Prepare 3 tsp of Cayenne pepper.
- It's 100 g of salted butter.
- Prepare 5 of whole eggs (1 for optional eggwash).
- Prepare 3/4 cup of cheese (grated).
- You need 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese (grated).
- You need 1 of small bunch of fresh chives.
French CheesePuffs instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F. Place water and butter in a deep saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Add salt and Cayenne pepper. Add the flour, mix well using a wooden spoon..
- Return to low heat and continue mixing until the mixture becomes smooth and does not stick to the sides. this takes approx 2 to 3 minutes, turn off heat and leave to cool a few minutes..
- Break the eggs in a container or bowl to avoid any egg shells and add to the mixture one at a time, with a wooden spoon or similar. Keep repeating this process until all 4 (four) eggs are well incorporated into the mixture. (Note: You could also use electric mixer and use the beater).
- Chop the chives and ensure your two cheese are grated. Add to mixture and mix well. Set aside. Grease a large sheet pan (shallow tray) with oil. Using a plain pastry tube or nozzle approx half inch, place in a piping bag and fill with mixture. Pipe directly on your sheet pan as per choux shape.Dip your finger in water and push down any spiky bits sticking out, repeat for each item..
- Break an egg into a bowl, beat and using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops of the choux. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on each one. Place in preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F for approx 25 minutes. Keep cooking until they reach your desired colour. A nice golden brown is best. Sprinkle a few chopped chives when serving..
- ✅Notes: Don't let the mixture get too cold before piping..