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Beer Cheese Filling

Ingredients
  

  • cup (150 grams) cream cheese, softened
  • cup (80 grams) amber beer, room temperature, divided
  • 2 teaspoons (10 grams) Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon (3 grams) garlic powder
  • teaspoon ground red pepper
  • cup (75 grams) shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese
  • cup (75 grams) shredded Gouda cheese
  • 1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature and lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese and half of beer (40 grams), and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Add mustard, garlic powder, and red pepper. Slowly add remaining beer (40 grams), a little at a time, whisking constantly, until combined. In a small bowl, combine Cheddar and Gouda; slowly add to cream cheese mixture, about ¼ cup (28 grams) at a time, whisking until cheese is mostly melted after each addition. Whisk until completely smooth; remove from heat, and pour into a heatproof bowl. Let cool until an instant-read thermometer registers 140°F (60°C), about 5 minutes. Whisk in egg and chives. Use immediately (see PRO TIP).

Notes

PRO TIP: Timing is really important for this tart. You want the filling to be warm going into the oven, or it won’t be hot enough when the bread is ready. The filling must be at least 160°F (71°C), but you do not want it to curdle, which will happen at about 182°F (83°C). We suggest making the filling during the dough’s second rise, in step 6.
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