Heston’S Ultimate Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Heston’S Ultimate Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225g Davidstow Cornish Cheddar No. 5, grated; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp English mustard; 25g cornflour; 1/2 tsp dried yeast; 1 tsp Marmite; 125ml Duchy Originals From Waitrose Organic India Pale Ale; 50g tomato ketchup; 75g half-fat mayonnaise; 2 tsp French's Classic Yellow Mustard; 4 Burgers; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 gherkins, halved lengthways; 4 Seeded Burger Buns, halved and toasted; 2 vine tomatoes, sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 Little Gem lettuce hearts, broken into leaves

Servings: persons

225g Davidstow Cornish Cheddar No. 5, grated
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp English mustard
25g cornflour
1/2 tsp dried yeast
1 tsp Marmite
125ml Duchy Originals From Waitrose Organic India Pale Ale
50g tomato ketchup
75g half-fat mayonnaise
2 tsp French's Classic Yellow Mustard
4 Burgers
1 tbsp olive oil
4 gherkins, halved lengthways
4 Seeded Burger Buns, halved and toasted
2 vine tomatoes, sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 Little Gem lettuce hearts, broken into leaves

1
To make the cheese slices, line a 2cm-deep, 20x30cm baking tin with baking parchment. Mix the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, English mustard, cornflour, yeast and Marmite. Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
2
Pour the ale into a pan, set over a medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Slowly add the cheese mixture, a handful at a time, stirring until all of the cheese has been incorporated. Allow the mixture to come to a boil and continue to whisk until smooth. Pour into the prepared tin and leave to cool to room temperature.
3
Once cool, cut into 6 squares. Cover with clingfilm and chill.
4
To make the sauce, place the ketchup, mayonnaise and yellow mustard in a bowl and mix together thoroughly. Set aside.
5
Rub each burger with a little oil and cook them on the barbecue or in a very hot pan, flipping every 15-20 seconds until cooked through. Immediately after the last flip, place a cheese slice on top of each burger and allow to melt for the final 15 seconds.
6
Place the gherkins, cut-side down, on the barbecue for about 90 seconds or until well charred.
7
To serve, place a burger topped with melted cheese on the bottom half of each bun. Add slices of tomato and onions, followed by lettuce leaves, 2 gherkin halves and a little sauce. Cover with the top half of the bun. Great served with a glass of the remaining ale.

448

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225g Davidstow Cornish Cheddar No. 5, grated, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp English mustard, 25g cornflour, and more.

Yes, Heston’S Ultimate Cheeseburgers 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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Heston’S Ultimate Cheeseburgers

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