Fondue Recipe

Melty Art: A Fondue Experiment

I’m calling all cheese lovers! With this recipe, you will stumble headfirst into a pot of pure, molten joy. The greatest appetiser or snack, cheese fondue will never fail to wow your loved ones.

The Simplicity Encloses a Secret

Beautiful and easy to prepare cheese fondue. Throw out complicated processes and exotic parts. This warming dinner just takes a few staples from the cabinet and twenty minutes.

Dream Team of Cheese

The smooth, creamy texture of gruyere cheese is the foundation of our fondue. A little buttery sweetness is added to the celebrations by fontina. Feel free to sample a variety of cheeses, such as Emmental, Gouda, or Swiss.

Hard Science

Part of the reason the fondue thickens to the perfect dipping consistency is cornflour. White wine gives a little acidity and also facilitates the cheese’s extremely easy flow. Don’t worry if you’re not a drinker—broth and lemon juice make a fine replacement.

Symphony of Eating

The richness of the cheese is cut through with a dash of lemon juice, while a little nutmeg adds a warm, earthy depth. Fresh garlic rubbed into the pot gives the fondue a more savory taste.

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Though feel free to try other things, bread cubes remain the classic fondue side dish! Using chopped vegetables, roasted potatoes or even sliced apples or pears, you can take things to a whole new level.

Notes on a Successful Fondue

  • The Secret is HidingHeat the wine through, not boil it. In this method, the cheese melts and remains that way.
  • Best Fresh: Throw out the pre-shredded cheese. The compounds that prevent caking stop a smooth melting. For a guaranteed creamy fondue, grated your own.
  • Melt the cheese, then hold back on raising the heat too high. The fondue may seize and become stringy if warming releases a protein. Lemon juice or a little wine may sometimes put things right.
  • Preserving the Perfect Fondue Temperature: A little candle or sterno flame is your friend in this endeavor.

With these tips and tricks, you’ll be well on your way to learning cheese fondue. So be ready to be thrilled about melted cheese and grab up your favorite dippers!

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Fondue Recipe

Fondue Recipe

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Cheese fondue is the ultimate appetizer or snack, guaranteed to impress your friends and family.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 clove garlic
  • 16 ounces shredded cheese (Gruyere and Fontina blend, or similar)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, or Chardonnay)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Rub garlic clove inside a pot, then discard.
  2. Combine shredded cheese and cornstarch in a bag, shake to coat.
  3. Heat wine and lemon juice in the pot until simmering.
  4. Slowly whisk in cheese a handful at a time until melted and smooth. Reduce heat if needed to prevent boiling.
  5. Remove from heat, whisk in nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve immediately. Keep warm in a fondue pot or over a small candle.
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American, French, Swiss

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 522kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 862mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 128mg

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