Best 7 Classic Cheese Fondue Variations Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey of creamy, gooey goodness with our collection of classic cheese fondue variations. Embark on a delightful exploration of flavors and textures as we introduce you to a world of cheesy indulgence. From the traditional Swiss fondue to unique twists like beer fondue and lobster fondue, our recipes promise an unforgettable fondue experience. Gather your friends and family around the fondue pot and let the melted cheese weave its magic. Whether you prefer a simple blend of Gruyère and Emmental or crave the tangy kick of a blue cheese fondue, we have a recipe to satisfy every palate. So, prepare to dive into a fondue extravaganza that will leave you craving more.

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20 BEST FONDUE RECIPE COLLECTION



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Take a trip down nostalgia lane with these easy and delicious fondue recipes. From cheese to chocolate and even caramel, they're are too good to miss.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Authentic Swiss Cheese Fondue
Beer Cheese Fondue
Crockpot Cream Cheese Garlic Fondue
Melting Pot Cheddar Cheese Fondue
Perfect Chocolate Fondue
Ricotta Lemon Fondue
Feta Cheese Beer Fondue
Blue Cheese Fondue
Brie Fondue with Fresh Thyme and Chardonnay
Broth Fondue
Fondue Bourguignon
Chicken Fondue
Shrimp Fondue with Three Dips
Fast and Healthy Fruit Fondue
Warm Strawberry Fondue
Nutella Chocolate Fondue
White Chocolate Fondue
Butterscotch Dessert Fondue
Candy Bar Fondue
Caramel Fondue

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CLASSIC FONDUE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces raclette or Swiss cheese, grated
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sauvignon blanc or other dry white wine
1 clove garlic, pressed
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon kirsch
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
Crusty Bread, recipe follows, for serving
2 Granny Smith apples, sliced, for serving
2 pears, sliced, for serving
1 loaf crusty bread

Steps:

  • Combine the raclette and Gruyere in a bowl and add the cornstarch. Toss well to coat the cheeses in the cornstarch; set aside.
  • In a pot over medium heat, warm the wine, garlic and lemon zest. Do not allow this to come to a boil or the fondue may be grainy in the end.
  • Slowly add the cheese mix a handful at a time, stirring and allowing each handful to melt completely before adding the next. Repeat until all the cheese is in the pot. Once completely smooth, stir in the kirsch, pepper and mustard. Pour the mixture into a fondue pot with a burner underneath to keep warm. Serve with Crusty Bread, apples and pears.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the loaf of bread on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes to crisp. Allow to cool, then tear into chunks for serving. Set aside.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Patricia Heaton

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated
8 ounces Emmental or other imported Swiss cheese, grated
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch, optional
For serving: cubed baguette, assorted sliced raw vegetables such as celery and bell pepper and assorted sliced fruit such as apples, figs and pears
For serving: cubed baguette, assorted sliced raw vegetables such as celery and bell pepper and assorted sliced fruit such as apples, figs and pears

Steps:

  • Toss the Gruyere and Emmental with the flour in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the wine and garlic in a fondue pot or medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Gradually add the cheese mixture while stirring constantly, simmering until the cheese is incorporated and thoroughly melted. Stir in the mustard, nutmeg and cherry brandy if using.
  • If you are using a fondue pot, set it over its burner. Otherwise, pour the mixture into a slow cooker and set it to "warm." Serve with an assortment of dippers such as baguette cubes, sliced vegetables and sliced fruit.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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This traditional Swiss fondue - the sort you might have encountered in an Alpine ski lodge circa 1972 - calls for an equal amount of Gruyère cheese, for its depth of flavor, and Emmenthaler, for its supple texture; a shot of kirsch, for its cherry aroma and alcoholic oomph; and a little garlic, for bite. It takes all of 15 minutes, and will emerge as magnificently creamy, smooth and velvety as custard, but with a funky, deep flavor that dazzlingly enriches anything you dunk in the pot: bread cubes, apple slices, clementine sections, nuggets of salami, pretzels, tofu. It is even marvelous spooned onto a romaine lettuce salad in place of dressing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound Gruyère cheese, grated
3/4 pound Emmenthaler, raclette or Appenzeller cheese, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 to 2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste (optional)
Crusty bread cubes; steamed broccoli or cauliflower; carrot, celery or fennel sticks; cubed apple; seedless grapes; clementine sections; cubed salami, soppressata or kielbasa; roasted chestnuts and/or dried apricots, for serving.

Steps:

  • Rub cut side of garlic on inside of large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, preferably cast iron, rubbing the bottom and halfway up the sides. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss cheeses with cornstarch. Add a handful at a time to simmering wine, stirring until first handful melts before adding next. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly until cheese is completely melted. Add kirsch, if using, and heat until bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Serve with crusty bread and other accompaniments. (See variations below)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 861 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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Want to make fondue like a Swiss guru? Try this easy, simple, and foolproof method for making the ultimate cheese lover's dish! The combination of acidic wine with the rich, buttery cheeses is a wonder to behold. Besides the amazing taste and texture, there's just something fun about eating things off the end of a really long fork! Half the fun of this is customizing the platter of "dippables" to your taste, such as cubes of crusty bread, sausage, baby potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, apples, or grapes.

Provided by Chef John

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ cups dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 tablespoon cherry brandy
1 clove garlic, slightly crushed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
4 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese
8 ounces shredded Emmentaler cheese

Steps:

  • Add white wine, cherry brandy, garlic clove, cayenne, nutmeg, and cornstarch to a saucepan. Whisk to combine and place on the stove over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly and you can see wisps of steam in the pan, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add Gruyere and Emmentaler cheeses, one handful at a time, slowly whisking after each addition until melted. Continue whisking until all cheese is melted and sauce is very smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer into a fondue pot to serve.
  • Keep sauce warm while serving so it doesn't solidify.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 178.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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Get together with friends around the ultimate sharing dish - a classic cheese fondue. Enjoy with crusty bread, boiled potatoes, crudités and pickles

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200ml dry white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
200g comte or gruyère, grated
200g emmental, grated
2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp kirsch or schnapps
1 garlic clove, halved (optional)
crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités and cornichons, to serve

Steps:

  • Pour the wine and lemon juice into a heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and warm until steaming. Add all of the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking between each addition until all the cheese has been added. Continue to stir for 4-5 mins until everything is fully melted, smooth and creamy. Mix the cornflour with the kirsch in a small bowl, then stir this into the cheese mixture. Continue to cook over a low heat for a minute more.
  • Rub the garlic on the inside of the fondue pot, if you like, then carefully pour the cheese mixture into the pot and immediately place it over the flame. (If you don't have a fondue set, add the garlic along with the wine in step one, then remove and discard it before you add the kirsch mixture.) Serve immediately with crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités or cornichons for dunking, if you like. You can place the fondue back over a low heat if you need to reheat it after serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.08 milligram of sodium

CHEESE FONDUE



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A classic cheese fondue recipe that is easy and sure to impress guests. Includes tips for making smooth fondue, the best cheeses, dippers and more!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 pound firm alpine-style cheese (such as gruyere)
1/3 pound fontina
1/3 pound gouda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Boiled baby new potatoes in their skins (quartered if large)
Lightly steamed broccoli florets
Lightly steamed cauliflower florets
Lightly steamed asparagus
Button mushrooms (wiped clean and stems removed)
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced firm apples (such as Granny Smith)
Cooked sliced hot sausage
Cubed French, sourdough, and/or pumpernickel bread

Steps:

  • Grate all of the cheeses. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses with the cornstarch, tossing thoroughly to coat all pieces.
  • In a stove-safe fondue pot or large heavy saucepan, bring the wine, garlic, and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the cheeses to the simmering liquid a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in the brandy, mustard, and nutmeg.
  • Arrange an assortment of bite-size dipping foods on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot. Serve with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, not including dippers, Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. The better the cheese, the better the fondue.
  • Grate the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to make the fondue. This will help to prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Cook the fondue over low heat, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
  • Add a little bit of cornstarch or flour to the fondue to help it thicken.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options, such as bread, vegetables, and fruit.
  • Keep the fondue warm over a fondue burner or in a slow cooker.

Conclusion:

Classic cheese fondue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, fondue is the perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a simple recipe or something a little more adventurous, there's a cheese fondue recipe out there for everyone. So gather your friends and family, and enjoy a delicious fondue feast!

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