CHEESE & HERB GOUGÈRES

✨ The Gilded Table: July Edition ✨

There’s something quietly triumphant about a well-made gougère — golden, airy, kissed with cheese and herbs. They rise humbly, but with elegance, filling the kitchen with a buttery warmth that feels like applause. Meant for aperitifs and moments of soft celebration, these puffs are a summer gift from the French countryside to your table.

CHEESE & HERB GOUGÈRES

Gougères au Fromage et aux Herbes

Golden cheese and herb gougères on a vintage baking sheet with fresh thyme

Golden, airy, and touched with thyme — the kind of recipe that earns smiles before the first bite.

Golden and airy, these savory cheese puffs offer a taste of the French countryside with every bite. Made from a classic pâte à choux dough enriched with Gruyère and herbs, they’re light enough for an aperitif and elegant enough for a garden soirée. Part of The Gilded Table: July Edition from Life in Bianca’s Kitchen.

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A note from Bianca:
The first time I ever made gougères, it was from a Julia Child recipe — part of a dinner party I hosted during those hopeful, apron-tied years when I was still learning to trust my hands in the kitchen. I served them just before a first attempt at lobster bisque, whispering “please, please, please work” under my breath as I stirred and plated with trembling hands. The scent of butter and thyme, the moment the puffs rose golden in the oven… it felt like alchemy. These little cheese puffs have been a staple ever since — generous, golden, and quietly impressive, just like that evening. Now they grace the summer menu with a glass of crisp white wine and old memories tucked in between.

Printable Recipe Card for Cheese and Herb Gougères

Printed on soft cream with a Provençal touch, this card is ready for your midsummer gatherings.

Would you serve these with bubbles or a crisp white? Paired with salad, soup, or something bold?
Let me know how you’d bring them to your own summer soirée ✨