This past weekend was St Patrick’s Day. If I was an organized blogger, I probably would have thought of a holiday-appropriate recipe weeks in advance, tested and photographed, and shared the amazing creation with you to enjoy on the big day.
Well, that didn’t happen…but I did think of this idea on Saturday night and make it for our St Patrick’s Day dinner at home. And you’ll be happy to know that this fondue is not overly-holiday-specific, so you can feel good about making it this weekend instead!
I started with my original Molten Cheese Fondue recipe and only made a few modifications. You might notice I used silken tofu instead of cream cheese in this variation, which I think contributed for the extra creamy texture.
The original version was already fantastic – but this one is even better. If you don’t tell your guests it’s vegan, I doubt they will notice the difference. That comment originally came from my hubby who does still eat dairy cheese!
We used our homebrew Taddy Porter for our version, but you can use any good dark beer (I recommend one with good malty flavor).
Beer Cheese Fondue
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Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup dark beer, divided (we used Taddy Porter)
- 1/4 cup firm silken tofu
- 1 teaspoon grated onion
- 1 package Daiya cheddar shreds
- 1/2 package Daiya Havarti wedge, crumbled
- 2 jalapenos, finely diced
- 1/2 bread boule, such as sourdough
- Assorted veggies: broccoli, grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, etc
- Optional: More Beer for sipping while eating
Instructions
Blend cashews in food processor until finely ground. Add nutritional yeast and pulse until combined.
Slowly add 3 tablespoons of beer until a paste begins to form. Add silken tofu and grated onion, pulsing until combined.
Transfer mixture to saute pot and add Daiya shreds and wedge. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until melted. Add jalapenos and stir until fully integrated. Add remaining beer and stir until smooth and creamy.
Transfer to fondue pot to keep cheese warm while eating. Dip bread and/or veggies into cheese with a pint of dark beer to drink! Enjoy!
I highly recommend enjoying this fondue with a pint of the same beer you used to make the cheese.
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Questions for you:
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What was your favorite dish (or drink) from St Patrick’s Day this weekend?
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Do you Fondue?
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YUM. Such a delicious idea. I can never say no to beer and/or cheese, vegan or otherwise.
Alayna @ Thyme Bombe recently posted..Giveaway time! Win a signed copy of The Japanese Pantry!
The more beer for sipping while eating is listed as optional? I think not! LOL!
When I saw you IG this pic I was excited for the recipe. This non-vegan would happily lap up your vegan fodue. With exta beer for “sipping.”
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Mexican Spaghetti Squash Pie + WIAW
I didn’t really celebrate St. Patrick’s, but I am still eating leftovers of the Irish Lentil Stew I made for my Irish cooking class last week. It’s pretty darn delicious, if I do say so myself. :)
I STILL haven’t made a vegan ‘cheese’ but I do have some cashews soaking in the fridge that I was contemplating turning into something nutritionally yeasty…
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted..#WIAW Goes…Biblical? [Ezekiel Review]
Boy, I haven’t had fondue in years! My favorite is dessert fondue . . . I mean really, how can you go wrong with a pot of melted dark chocolate??
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Strengthening and Stretching for Runners
Brilliant! thanks for this recipe. I don’t know that I’ve ever actually had fondu. Crazy right?
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Tuesday Treasures – Inspiring Blog Posts
Wicked! I knew that you could imitate cheese with things like cashews or nutritional years, but imitating blue cheese. Wow that’s cool!
Nadiya @ Milk and Honey on the Run recently posted..Thrive Forward
Mmm, I love the cheesey flavor from nutritional yeast and cashews. This looks so yummy!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Crock pot Chickpea Curry
This is so interesting, I love the idea of vegan cheese.
Nicole @ Fruit ‘N’ Fitness recently posted..WIAW # 10
O.M.G.
Christine recently posted..Erasing Bad Habits. Not so Easy
WOW! Yummmmm! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.
Jenelle @Mile Twenty Eight recently posted..A Workout and My New Job
Mmmm… sounds delicious heather and I just love the title of this post! Makes me smile.
STUFT Mama recently posted..Spring Scores- Training Shoes, Farmer’s Market and Sleep
i love Daiya! and the cashews in this, um , wow! i probably would eat the whole thing!
lindsay recently posted..Yes Whey and Healthy Bites Recipe
OMG!!! Must make this! I have been cutting out diary lately – most for tummy reasons during training. But this girl LOVES cheese, so I am so excited about this! I have you favourited to try! YUMMERS!!
Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) recently posted..TRI-ing to Figure Out What to Wear?!
interesting! i’ve only eaten fondue at the melting pot – interesting idea to make it at home! AND with beer? you’re speakin’ my language :)
lynne @ lgsmash recently posted..Fitness: 2013 Races – Registered!
Mmm, I LOVE fondue! One of my (very few) favorite chain restaurants is The Melting Pot! I love just going for the cheese and chocolate fondues…because c’mon those are the best parts anyway!
“More Beer for sipping while eating” <- Umm, totally NOT optional! ;)
I didn't celebrate St. Paddy's day in a traditional sense, but I DID enjoy some spinach-infused oats with cinnamon!
Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli recently posted..I’m All Shook Up!
Whoa. WHOA!!! I might actually have to break out the fondue pot that I NEVER use for this!
Beer + cheese (cashews!!)= love.
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..The Last Month
WOW, this looks amazing. Pinned to try soon… thanks!