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title: "Beer Cheese Fondue: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions"
description: "Cheese fondue is one of the emblematic dishes of Swiss cuisine, originating in Romandy, also known as French-speaking Switzerland. Here it is made with stout."
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date: 2024-10-11
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# Beer Cheese Fondue: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions

Cheese fondue is one of the emblematic dishes of Swiss cuisine, originating in Romandy, also known as French-speaking Switzerland.

![Beer cheese fondue](https://www.thebeertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Fondue-de-queso-a-la-cerveza.jpg)*Beer cheese fondue*

Its origins are thought to be linked to the custom of shepherds in the Swiss mountains, who heated pieces of old cheese to warm themselves against the harsh weather with a hot meal.

Contenido

- [How Do You Make Beer Fondue?](#How_Do_You_Make_Beer_Fondue)
- [Nutrition Information](#Nutrition_Information)
- [Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe](#Beer_Cheese_Fondue_Recipe)
  - [Ingredients](#Ingredients)
  - [Instructions](#Instructions)
- [Serving Tips](#Serving_Tips)
- [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQ)
  - [1. Which beer should I use in a cheese fondue?](#1_Which_beer_should_I_use_in_a_cheese_fondue)
  - [2. What does the cornstarch do?](#2_What_does_the_cornstarch_do)
  - [3. Which cheeses go in this fondue?](#3_Which_cheeses_go_in_this_fondue)
  - [4. What do you serve with cheese fondue?](#4_What_do_you_serve_with_cheese_fondue)
- [Recommended](#Recommended)

## How Do You Make Beer Fondue?

A classic cheese fondue deliciously lifted by the nuances of a stout, which adds a distinctive character you can enjoy in the smooth texture of the cheese and the crunch of the baguette.

## Nutrition Information

Each serving of beer cheese fondue contains approximately 550 kcal, 20 g of carbohydrates, 40 g of fat, 25 g of protein, 0 g of fiber, 1 g of sugars, 100 mg of cholesterol and 500 mg of sodium.

## Beer Cheese Fondue Recipe

**Prep time: **30 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Servings: **4

### Ingredients

- 150 g (5.3 oz) Emmental cheese
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Gruyère cheese
- 150 ml (about ⅔ cup) stout
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 baguette, cubed
- Pepper
- Nutmeg

### Instructions

1. Peel the garlic, cut it in half and rub the inside of the fondue pot or another suitable pot. Heat the pot over medium heat and add the grated cheeses.
2. Slowly melt the cheeses, stirring with a wooden spoon as you add the beer, holding back a couple of tablespoons. Dissolve the cornstarch in the reserved beer, add it to the mixture and cook for 3 or 4 more minutes.
3. Season with pepper and nutmeg to taste. Serve immediately with the previously toasted baguette cubes on the side.

## Serving Tips

Set aside some pieces of toasted baguette and dip them in the mixture, enjoying the best of two of our favorite fermented foods.

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## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### 1. Which beer should I use in a cheese fondue?

This recipe uses a stout, which gives the cheese mixture a distinctive character. You can try other styles depending on the profile you prefer.

### 2. What does the cornstarch do?

It helps bind and thicken the fondue. It is best to dissolve it first in a little cold beer to keep it from forming lumps.

### 3. Which cheeses go in this fondue?

It uses equal parts grated Emmental and Gruyère, which melt slowly as you stir with a wooden spoon.

### 4. What do you serve with cheese fondue?

The classic choice is to serve it right away with cubes of toasted baguette for dipping into the hot mixture.

## Recommended

- [Beer and Cheese Pairing Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-and-cheese-pairing-guide/)
- [How to Make Beer Crepes: Recipe and Step-by-Step Instructions](https://www.thebeertimes.com/en/beer-crepes-recipe/)