Beer Cheese Recipe

Name: Beer Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 ounces (130 g) quark cheese; 4 1/2 ounces (130 g) cream cheese; 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) blue cheese; 1/2 cup (125 ml) pilsner beer; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced; Hefty pinch of paprika; Rye bread slices panfried in butter and rubbed with a garlic clove; Pickled cherry or banana peppers; Sour Crudites (page 177)

Servings: persons

1
Leave the cheeses at room temperature for about 1 hour.
2
In a small pot, warm the beer over medium heat and then remove from the heat.
3
In a food processor, combine the cheeses, beer, salt, garlic, and paprika and process until smooth and homogenous, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4
If you are using Styrofoam cups (see note above), use a hot nail or small pointed knife blade to poke holes in each cup, spacing them every square inch (2.5 cm).
5
You should have about 30 holes.
6
Dampen the coffee filters, and line each perforated Styrofoam cup or drainage cup with a filter.
7
Divide the cheese mixture into 4 equal portions, and put a portion in each lined cup.
8
Put the cups on a rimmed plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
9
Unmold the cheeses and place each portion on a plate.
10
Serve with the rye bread, pickled peppers, and crudites.

338

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 ounces (130 g) quark cheese, 4 1/2 ounces (130 g) cream cheese, 3 1/2 ounces (100 g) blue cheese, 1/2 cup (125 ml) pilsner beer, and more.

Yes, Beer Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beer Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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