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Parmesan and Herb Cheese Puffs





Yields
Makes 50 (serving size: 3 puffs)



Total Time
1 hr 45 mins

These rich pastry bites can be baked right from the freezer so your guests can eat them warm.

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Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Karen Shinto
 1/2 cup butter, cut into chunks
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1 1/2 cups flour
 6 large eggs
 1/2 pound parmesan cheese, grated in a food processor*, divided
 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, bring butter, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir constantly until dough comes together and pulls away from pan, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 2 minutes.

Step 2
2

Add eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until eggs are incorporated and dough is glossy. Stir in 1 1/4 cups cheese. In a small bowl, combine herbs, then stir 1 1/2 tbsp. into dough.

Step 3
3

Line 3 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Spoon dough onto sheets by 4-tsp. portions (measure the first portion, then eyeball the rest) about 1 in. apart. Combine remaining cheese and herbs, then sprinkle onto dough.

Step 4
4

Bake 1 or 2 sheets at a time (for 2, switch sheet positions halfway through baking) until puffs are deep golden, 35 minutes. With a small knife, poke each puff at the "waist" to release steam. Bake until crisp and richly browned, 5 to 8 minutes more. Serve warm.

Step 5
5

*For an accurate measurement, whirl chunks with the metal blade or grate with the smallest holes on a hand grater; don't shred.

Step 6
6

Make ahead: Through step 3, up to 1 day, chilled airtight, or 1 month, frozen. (Freeze until solid, transfer to bags, and bake frozen.)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 174Calories from Fat 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 353mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 8.8g3%

Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 9.3g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.