Dairy-Free Beer Cheese Dip is the ultimate game day appetizer or indulgent snack! It's rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Serve with crackers, soft pretzels, and fresh vegetables.
This beer cheese dip is unbelievably smooth, thick, and creamy? If you're dairy-free and missing your ooey-gooey cheesy snacks, this one's for you!
Grab your food processor or high speed blender, and let's get cooking.
How To Make Dairy-Free Beer Cheese
CASHEWS! Yup, that's our secret ingredient here.
So, grab your raw cashews and pop them in a small bowl. Fill bowl with water, cover, and let sit out overnight. Why? To ensure a super silky smooth dip!
Okay, fast forward... Your cashews have been soaking and now it's time to drain them and give em a rinse.
Combine cashews with unsweetened plain dairy-free milk of choice, worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and a few seasonings.
Blend blend blend until perfectly smooth then transfer to a small saucepan. Heat over low and stir in beer!!! Once warmed throughout, your'e ready to serve.
Dairy-Free Beer Cheese Dip Tips
- I reaaaally recommend letting your cashews soak overnight! But if you're short on time, toss them in a bowl covered with water and microwave for a few minutes to soften them up.
- This dip IS VEGAN if you make sure to use vegan-friendly worcestershire sauce, beer, and milk. Woo!
- If you don't have soft pretzels to serve with your cheesy dip, opt for fresh veggies, pita chips, pretzel chips, and crackers.
Want more delicious dairy-free dips? Try these!
- Everything But The Bagel Yogurt Dip
- Spicy Roasted Jalapeno Hummus
- Yogurt Tzatziki with Fresh Dill
- 4-Ingredient Buffalo Dip
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Chile con Queso
- Avocado Crema
Dairy-Free Beer Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight & drained
- ½ cup unsweeted plain dairy-free milk
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup beer
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the beer to a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a small saucepan, stir in beer, and warm over low heat. Once warmed throughout, serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nic says
Fantastic! I used gluten free dark beer and minced garlic instead of the garlic powder. It was delicious! I will definitely make this again and again!
Jenna Urben says
I'm so, so happy to hear this 🙂 Great tip using fresh minced garlic!
S says
Thanks for the recipe! Its yummy! How do you think it would freeze? Thanks again
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Hey S! Thanks so much 🙂 I haven't tried freezing it however it should freeze if placed in an airtight container. I recommend transferring to your refrigerator the day before using, and then reheating either in a saucepan or in a microwave safe bowl. Please let me know how it turns out if you try it!
Kristen Wood says
This is so creative! And sounds super yummy, too. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Kristen 🙂 I hope you try it!
Alisa Fleming says
I love cheese sauces and dips made with cashews! I've honestly never had beer cheese, dairy-free or otherwise, but this sounds like something my husband and I would love!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope y'all give it a try 🙂 It's savory and delicious!!
Jennifer Maune says
This looks so delicious! Perfect for game day - especially if hosting a crowd. I always love taking into account allergy-free alternatives. This looks great!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so, so much Jennifer 🙂
Lindsay Madsen says
I would have never thought of using soaked cashews for this! It looks scrumptious and I bet it would be amazing with soft pretzels.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes!! SOOO GOOD 🙂
Kelly Bolen says
Saving for Super Bowl Sunday!!!!!! Yum!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Woo, enjoy 🙂
Patricia says
This looks and sounds really great! Perfect for Game Day! Love the seasonings you've added!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Patricia 🙂
Karen says
I love using cashews in so many sauces because they add a great texture, thicken stuff up nicely and taste delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
YES!! I resisted trying them for so long, but they're the best