🥧 Thermomix Cheese Gougères (20 min): the easy appetizer recipe – Neary

Name: Gougères au fromage Thermomix (20 min) : la recette apéro facile
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 30 gougères
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 80g de beurre doux; 150g d'eau; 120g de farine T55; 3 œufs frais; 100g de fromage râpé (Comté ou Emmental); 1 pincée de sel fin; 1 pincée de poivre; 1 pincée de muscade (option)

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Cheese gougères with Thermomix (20 min): the easy appetizer recipe – Neary

Golden and puffed-up Thermomix gougères on an appetizer plate

By Lou Neary Kitchen Expert • Updated January 1, 2026

🥧 Thermomix cheese gougères (20 min): the easy appetizer recipe
Want to impress your guests at cocktail hour without any fuss? Thermomix gougères are THE solution for ultra-soft, golden, and puffy cheesy bites 🧀, just like in Dijon. Ready to delight your family and friends? Follow this quick guide from Neary 🚀.

Thermomix gougères: the star of appetizers, easy and impressive

Looking for a quick, soft and foolproof Thermomix gougère recipe? 😉 No need to wait for large Burgundian gatherings, you can prepare these golden little bites at home, in twenty minutes flat ⏰. With the Thermomix, choux pastry has never been so easy: zero lumps, no monitoring required, and gougères that rise every time!

The secret? Steam and the power of a food processor for an airy batter, then grated cheese for extra indulgence. It's the perfect recipe to impress your guests at cocktail hour 🥂 – or simply treat yourself to a cheesy delight with a nice glass of white wine. Discover all the intricacies of your food processor on our Thermomix Magimix food processor guide for even more delicious ideas!

🛒 Ingredients for Thermomix gougères

⏱️ 10 min

For 30 gougères

🧈 80 g Sweet butter

💧 150 g Water

🌾 120 g T55 Flour

🥚 3 Fresh eggs

🧀 100 g Grated cheese

🧂 1 Salt, pepper

🌶️ 1 Nutmeg

🥗 Tip: you can replace half the cheese with grated parmesan for even more flavorful gougères!

💡 You don't have a food processor yet?

This recipe is made with the Thermomix, but it is just as delicious with the Magimix Cook Expert , the robust and precise benchmark.

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⚡ Steps to successfully make your Thermomix gougères

Step 1 Prepare the choux pastry

Put the butter 🧈, water 💧, salt and nutmeg in the bowl. Heat for 5 min / 100°C / speed 1 .
Add the flour all at once, mix for 1 minute at speed 3. The dough will pull away from the sides: that's normal!

Step 2 Add the eggs

Let the dough cool for 5 minutes with the bowl open (to avoid "cooking" the eggs). Add them one by one through the lid opening, mixing for 1 minute 30 seconds at speed 5 until you obtain a smooth and shiny dough.

Step 3 Stir in the cheese

Add the grated cheese 🧀, mix for 15 seconds / speed 3. Option: reserve some cheese to sprinkle on top before cooking.

Step 4 Shape and cook

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan-assisted 🔥.
Place small mounds (1 tbsp) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them well apart. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes without opening the door to keep it fluffy!

🤩 Pro tip: For perfectly hollow and crispy gougères, leave them in the oven for 2 minutes with the door slightly ajar after baking to allow the steam to escape. Result: they won't collapse!

🎯 How to make perfect Thermomix gougères every time?

Use eggs at room temperature 🥚 for choux pastry that rises better.
Be sure to respect the resting time before incorporating the eggs: if the dough is too hot, it "cooks" them and the gougères rise less.
Never open the oven door during baking, otherwise, goodbye to the rise!
For an even more chic look, pipe the mixture and sprinkle with seeds (sesame, poppy…)
Vary the cheeses according to your preferences: Comté for mildness, Cantal for character, or even fresh goat cheese! 🐐

Warning! If your gougères collapse, it's often due to overcooking or using eggs that are too large. Use medium-sized eggs or adjust the quantity to keep the dough pliable but not runny.

🧀 Variations and serving suggestions

Ham gougères: Add 30g of diced ham to the dough before baking.
Gougères with blue cheese: Replace half the cheese with Bleu d'Auvergne, for a more robust version.
Vegetarian appetizer gougères: Add a little fresh thyme or pumpkin seeds on top before baking 🥒.
For dipping: Serve them with a cream cheese and chive sauce or a homemade béchamel sauce (see our Thermomix Magimix guide ).

❓ FAQ – Everything you need to know about Thermomix gougères

Can the dough be prepared in advance?

Yes, you can make the choux pastry and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Shape and bake at the last minute to keep it soft and fluffy.

How to store gougères?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature; they will remain soft the same day . To reheat them, place them in a preheated oven at 160°C (not a microwave) for 5 minutes to restore their crispness.

Can gougères be frozen?

Yes, they freeze very well once cooked. Let them defrost at room temperature, then reheat them in the oven for 5 minutes to restore their volume.

How does it differ from the classic recipe?

Using a Thermomix, the dough is smoother and foolproof: you avoid lumps, and the cooking of the butter and flour is perfectly controlled. The result: golden, puffed-up, and uniform gougères every time!