Spicy Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 1 cup Belgian wheat beer or pilsner
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 9 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 9 ounces Emmental cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Directions
  1. Rub the fondue pot interior with the garlic halves. Discard the garlic.
  2. Heat the beer and lemon juice in the fondue pot over medium heat until it's simmering.
  3. Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated cheeses, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and white pepper.
  4. Stir constantly in a figure 8 pattern until smooth.
  5. Stir in the kirsch, if using. Adjust the consistency with additional beer, if needed.
  6. Serve with bread cubes, vegetables, or charcuterie, and keep warm over a fondue flame.