Gougères

Gougères are tiny, hollow pastry puffs made from choux dough and cheese, most commonly grated Comté, Emmentaler, or Gruyère. These cheese puffs are often served cold or at room temperature as an accompaniment to beverages such as champagne or wine, but they can also be served warm as an appetizer. The snacks were invented in the 17th century, in a store called Le ramequin de Bourgogne, located in the Burgundy area. Gougères can also be served in a sweet version, accompanied by various fruit jams on the side.