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Creamy Pub-Style Beer Cheese Spread – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Pub-Style Beer Cheese Spread

This incredibly flavorful and creamy beer cheese spread is your new go-to for any gathering. It's a bold, tangy, and utterly addictive dip that comes together in minutes but tastes like it's been slow-crafting for hours. The secret? Letting the flavors meld overnight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings: 16 serving
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb (227 g / 8 oz) pot cheese or farmer's cheese
  • 3 oz (85 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3 Tbs / 43g (1.52 oz) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1½ tsp / 5 to 7.5ml (0.3 fl oz) Dijon or French mustard, to taste
  • 2 Tbs / 30ml (1 fl oz) beer, preferably a lager or pilsner
  • 1 Tbs / 15ml (0.5 fl oz) minced capers, drained
  • 5 Tbs / 45g (1.59 oz) finely minced yellow onion
  • 1½ tsp / 3g (0.11 oz) sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper, to taste
  • ¼ to ½ tsp / 1g (0.04 oz) ground cumin or caraway seeds, to taste
  • Fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish
  • Pumpernickel bread or pretzels, for serving
  • For an extra creamy texture, substitute the pot cheese with full-fat cottage cheese that has been blended in a food processor until completely smooth.
  • For the best flavor and spreadability, remove the cheese from the refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before serving to let it soften slightly at room temperature.

Method
 

  1. Create the Base: In a medium bowl, press the pot cheese through a fine-mesh sieve to ensure a smooth, lump-free texture.
  2. Add the softened cream cheese and butter, and use a spatula or electric mixer to beat until the mixture is completely smooth and homogenous.
  3. Combine the Flavors: Stir in the mustard, beer, minced capers, minced onion, paprika, cayenne pepper, and your choice of cumin or caraway seeds.
  4. Mix thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly distributed throughout the cheese base.
  5. Let it Ripen: Transfer the cheese spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This step is crucial as it allows the flavors to meld and deepen significantly.
  6. Serve and Garnish: When ready to serve, scoop the cheese spread onto a serving plate or into a shallow bowl. Use the side of a knife or a small spatula to shape it into a smooth mound. Just before serving, sprinkle generously with a little extra paprika and garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.
  7. Serve alongside slices of pumpernickel bread or your favorite crackers.
  8. Don't skip the 24-hour ripening period! The spread's flavor transforms from good to absolutely incredible as the onion, spices, and beer infuse the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 2.4gProtein: 4.6gFat: 7.5g

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