Savory Pumpkin & Sage Gougère Recipe
These delectable pumpkin and sage gougères are perfect for any gathering or as a special treat. The combination of savory flavors in these bite-sized pastries will have your guests coming back for more. Enjoy the crispy exterior with a soft, flavorful center that is sure to impress everyone at the table. Be sure to serve them warm for the best experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh sage
- 1/2 tsp (approximately) kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine water, butter (cut into small pieces), and salt. Stir constantly and be certain the mixture does not come to a boil. Once the butter melts, stir in the flour. Stir quickly until the mixture binds together. Continue to stir for another minute, while the pot sits on the heat.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let the mixture cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 eggs, one at a time. Be certain that the first egg is fully combined into the mixture before adding the second egg. Add the canned pumpkin and minced sage. Stir to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can either spoon or pipe the dough onto the parchment paper. If you decide to pipe it, use a ½-inch plain tip or just use a coupler. Each gougère should be 1 to 2 inches in diameter, and they should be spaced 1 inch apart. Sprinkle a few grains of kosher salt on the top of each gougère.
- Bake, without opening the door, for 10 minutes and then lower the temperature to 375 degrees F for another 15 minutes, or until the gougère are golden brown and crisp on the outside. Pierce each gougère with a small, sharp knife to release the steam, which will stop them from becoming soft. Serve immediately. If the gougère lose their crispness while sitting, reheat them in a 375 degree F oven for 3 minutes.
Yield
Makes 15-18 large or 35-40 small gougères.
Nutrition
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 28 mg
- Sodium Content: 87 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 1 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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