Irish Beer Cheese Puffs
Irish Beer Cheese Puffs pair stout-infused pâte à choux with sharp Irish Cheddar for airy bites that bake up golden and cheesy. A cool, tangy mascarpone-leek spread adds fresh oniony sweetness and peppery warmth for balance. Serve these savory puffs as a festive appetizer for gatherings, game days, or a St. Patrick’s Day spread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather all the ingredients, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat).
- 2
Combine the butter, beer, salt, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Let the butter melt and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 3
Add the flour all at once and stir with a wooden spoon until it comes together, about 30 seconds. Keep cooking and stirring until the dough dries slightly and begins sticking to the bottom of the pan, another minute or so.
- 4
Turn off the heat and continue stirring for 1 to 2 more minutes, scraping up as much from the bottom of the pan as you can.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a bowl. Add one egg and whisk it into a small portion of the hot dough. Continue whisking in more dough until incorporated. Repeat with the remaining egg, cleaning the whisk as needed, until well combined and the dough is sticky.
- 6
Add 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and cayenne and stir until incorporated.
- 7
Scoop 12 rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Press a little Cheddar onto the tops and sides of each puff.
- 8
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until well puffed and nicely browned, about 25 minutes. Turn off the oven and crack the door; let the cheese puffs cool, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
- 9
Meanwhile, make the spread: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the leek and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until just barely tender, 7 to 10 minutes, adding a splash of water every few minutes to prevent browning.
- 10
Stir in the green onions and cook briefly for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the leek-onion mixture to a bowl and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
- 11
Add the lemon juice and mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until the cheese puffs have finished cooling.
- 12
Serve the cheese puffs with the spread.
- Calories 178.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.63 g Low Source
- Carbs 11.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 7.74 g High
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 67.69 mg High
- Sodium 68.08 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.36 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.1 g Low Source
- Calcium 79.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 160.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 9.55 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.3 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Irish Beer Cheese Puffs is a British appetizer recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 178.32 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Irish Beer Cheese Puffs?
- It is a British recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Irish Beer Cheese Puffs made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Cut Leeks. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Irish Beer Cheese Puffs?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Irish Beer Cheese Puffs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 12 steps.
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