Easy Cheese Puff Recipes
These cheesy puffs bake up light and crisp with a tender, melty center. Perfect warm for parties or snacks.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour leveled
- 7 oz beaten eggs about 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1.25 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika optional
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely sliced optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Combine water, milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a strong simmer.
- Stir in flour all at once. Mix vigorously until a smooth ball forms.
- Cook dough over low heat, stirring, until slightly dry and a film forms, about 2 minutes.
- Let cool 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs gradually until glossy and stretchy.
- Fold in cheddar, black pepper, paprika, and chives until evenly mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon mounds onto the sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10 minutes, then reduce to 375°F. Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and deeply golden. Avoid opening early.
- Cool 5 minutes on the pan. Serve warm while crisp.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the cheddar for grated Gruyère or add a pinch of cayenne for extra heat. To make ahead, freeze scooped, unbaked puffs on a sheet, then bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Cheese Puff Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.