What is gougères?
Gougères · French
Little French cheese puffs made from choux pastry and Gruyère or Comté, crisp outside and hollow inside.
What it tastes like
Airy, eggy and cheesy, with a crisp shell and a soft, almost custardy middle. Dangerously snackable.
Where you’ll see it
French bistros, wine bars and tasting menus as a free nibble or bar snack, often served warm.
Related words
- profiteroles
- pão de queijo
- éclair