Swiss Beer Fondue

Name: Swiss Beer Fondue
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 300 g Swiss cheese; 200 g Cheddar cheese; 12 g Cornstarch; 6 g Garlic clove; 330 g Beer; 5 g Pepper sauce; 30 ml White wine

Swiss Beer Fondue · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

A rich and velvety cheese fondue melted gently with beer for a smooth, savory dip that is deeply comforting and perfect for sharing. Each bite is creamy, bold, and irresistibly warming.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

French Main dishes Snacks & starters Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

300 gSwiss cheese
200 gCheddar cheese
12 gCornstarch
6 gGarlic clove
330 gBeer
5 gPepper sauce (optional)
30 mlWhite wine (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, box grater, chef knife, fondue pot, measuring cup, pot, resealable bag, wooden spoon

Instructions

Prep ingredients
Grate the Swiss cheese and Cheddar cheese, measure the cornstarch and beer, and set out a heavy pot, spoon, and fondue pot. · 3 min
What to look for: cheese evenly dusted
Coat the cheese
Combine the Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cornstarch in a bag and shake until all the cheese is evenly coated. · 3 min
What to look for: pot lightly scented
Flavor the pot
Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut sides over the inside of the pot, then discard the garlic. · 1 min
What to look for: small bubbles forming
Melt fondue
Pour the beer into the pot and warm over medium heat until bubbles rise, then stir constantly while adding the cheese mixture by handfuls until smooth and gently bubbling. · 10 min
What to look for: smooth, glossy, and gently bubbling
Season and serve
Stir in the pepper sauce, transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to keep warm, and serve, thinning with warm beer or stabilizing with cornstarch and wine if needed. · 2 min
What to look for: creamy and glossy

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	38 g
of which saturated	22 g
Fibre	1 g
Sodium	900 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: milk, gluten

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Swiss cheese

Gruyere cheese: Classic alpine melting cheese ideal for fondue.

Cheddar cheese

Emmental cheese: Mild flavor and excellent melt.

Cornstarch

Potato starch: Works similarly to stabilize cheese sauces.

Garlic clove

Garlic powder: Use sparingly to avoid bitterness.

Beer

Non alcoholic beer: Choose a malty style for best flavor.