Description
This Irish Pub Cheese recipe is a creamy, flavorful beer cheese dip made with sharp Irish cheddar, cream cheese, and a splash of light Irish-style beer. Infused with garlic, ground mustard, and paprika, it creates a smooth, spicy, and slightly tangy spread perfect for pairing with crackers, bread, vegetables, or apple slices. Ideal for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations or any casual gathering, this dip is quick to prepare and delivers an authentic pub taste at home.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Cheeses
- 14 ounces Irish cheddar
- 4 ounces cream cheese
Liquids
- 1/2 cup light Irish-style beer (Harp Lager recommended)
Seasonings
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheddar: Break the Irish cheddar into chunks and place them into the food processor. Pulse a few times to break the cheese down into smaller pieces to make blending easier and smoother.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, light Irish-style beer, garlic clove, ground mustard, and paprika to the food processor bowl with the cheddar.
- Puree to Smoothness: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Serve: Transfer the pub cheese to a serving dish. Enjoy as a dip with pita chips, bread, crackers, fresh vegetables, or apple slices for a delicious snack or appetizer.
Notes
- This Irish Pub Cheese is silky-smooth and packed with rich Irish cheddar and beer flavor.
- Perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations or casual entertaining.
- Use a light Irish-style beer like Harp Lager for an authentic taste.
- The recipe yields approximately 20 servings at 1/8 cup each.
- Keep refrigerated and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 94 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
