Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our Four-Cheese Fondue, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This fondue features a harmonious blend of four exquisite cheeses – Gruyère, Emmental, Fontina, and Parmesan – melted together to create a rich, creamy, and utterly irresistible dip. Accompany this fondue with an assortment of dippers, each carefully chosen to complement and enhance the fondue's flavors. From crusty bread and crisp vegetables to succulent meats and tangy fruits, the possibilities are endless.
**In this article, you'll find two variations of this classic dish:**
1. **Classic Four-Cheese Fondue:** This timeless recipe showcases the pure and unadulterated flavors of the four cheeses, creating a fondue that is both elegant and comforting.
2. **Flavor-Infused Four-Cheese Fondue:** For those who crave a more adventurous fondue experience, this recipe incorporates a variety of herbs, spices, and other ingredients to create a fondue with a unique and captivating flavor profile.
Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of the original or the bold flavors of the infused version, our Four-Cheese Fondue is sure to become a favorite at your next gathering. So gather your friends and family, prepare your dippers, and let the fondue feast begin!
CHEESE FONDUE
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
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
THREE CHEESE FONDUE
When you think "1970s Party" you think fondue. Still, it defies logic that a pot full of melted cheese has been out of fashion for over 40 years. In these Instagram-obsessed times, could there possibly be something more attractive than putting a pot of sexy cheese in a room full of sexy people? Absolutely not. Call your friends over immediately, because it's time to get your #cheesevibes on.
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the Cheddar, Gruyere and Swiss cheeses into a large zip-top bag along with the flour. Shake well to coat.
- Bring the Sauvignon Blanc to a boil in a large saucepan, then reduce to a simmer. Whisk in the cheese 1/2 cup at a time, making sure the cheese melts before each addition. Add the butter and malt vinegar, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting to keep warm.
- Using a chef knife, microplane zester or handheld press, crush the garlic into a paste, reserving the juices. Rub all over the inside of a fondue pot to coat well. If there is any excess garlic paste, toss it into the saucepan and whisk it in.
- Pour the fondue into the prepared pot and serve immediately with sliced apples and pears, roasted potatoes, chunks of fresh bread or whatever else you feel like dunking in a big vat of melted cheese.
FIVE-CHEESE FONDUTA
If five cheese fonduta isn't one of the most mouthwatering foods of all time, I don't know what is! Swap out any cheeses you don't like for your favorites. -Cheri Gilmore, Festus, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Brush an 8-in. cast iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mozzarella, fontina, cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons butter until combined. Spread into prepared skillet. Bake until bubbly and golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve with baguette slices, pita chips or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
FOUR CHEESE FONDUE SAUCE
Great for meats, bread and veggies to be dipped into. Its best to shred your own cheese rather than buying it pre shredded.
Provided by jaunna
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In a gallon size ziplock baggie combine all four cheeses and the flour. Shake well.
- 2. In a large non stick pot or a fondue pot add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
- 3. Add in Garlic, stir well.
- 4. Add in cheese/flour mixture slowly and stir but avoid stirring in a circle. I try to "stir" in a cross shape going up the pot and across the pot with the spoon- this will keep the cheese from forming into a ball and keeping it smooth. Cook until fully melted, watch it carefully to avoiding burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.6, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 128.9, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 7.9
BEST FORMULA THREE-CHEESE FONDUE
We tried a couple of recipes; this was voted the best! The Gruyere gives a very sweet and nutty flavour to the fondue, the sharp Cheddar makes it tangy, and the Emmentaler blends it all. Cooking the flour first helps the mixture not to be so pasty and powdery.
Provided by AhLimP
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the wine to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Whisk in the flour, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
- Once the flour is cooked, stir the wine into the flour mixture slowly. Use a whisk to smooth the mixture. Slowly add cubes of Gruyere, Cheddar, and Emmentaler cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Transfer cheese mixture to fondue pot. Keep warm over low flame.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SWISS FONDUE WITH 4 CHEESES - AN AUTHENTIC RECIPE
My family lives on the border of Switzerland in France, and this recipe has been with them forever. I believe it to be a true Swiss Fondue recipe, and wanted to post it for those desiring an authentic taste. In searching the other recipes on Zaar, I was absolutely horrified by some of the ingredients... mustard, worcesterchire sauce, blue cheese!! I hope you enjoy this treasured recipe and the good times that it brings. Please note, that you may not be able to find Appenzeller cheese. You may substitute it by adding larger quantities of Gruyere and/or Emmentaler. Jarlsberg is a bit more mild and won't have the same punch that the others do. ***The formula is: 1/2 lb cheese per person, 1/4 cup of wine per person, 1 clove of garlic per person. Adjust accordingly for larger or smaller dinner parties. This recipe will serve 4. The cheese measurements are flexible and can go up or down by a few ounces or so... you don't need to be exact, but just follow the formula to be: Larger portion of Gruyere and Emmentaler, Smaller portion of Jarlsberg, and Smallest portion of Appenzeller. When purchasing the cheeses, remember that the rind will be cut off and will reduce the amounts of usable cheese by several ounces, so plan to buy a bit larger block of each.
Provided by Dans La Lune
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 lbs cheese, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut off all rinds from each cheese.
- Cut all of the cheeses into cubes.
- Place cubes in a medium pot (preferably ceramic like Le Creuset) and put on the stovetop just below medium heat.
- Pour the white wine over the cheese in the pot.
- Crush the 4 cloves of garlic into the pot.
- Stir the pot, turning up the heat SLIGHTLY if necessary to melt. Remember that the cheese takes a while to melt, and if you turn up the heat too high in a fit of impatience then you will scorch the bottom of the cheese and have black chunks floating around in it -- so be patient and keep stirring and folding so it does not burn the bottom!
- Fold the cheese as it progressively melts so that the cubes on top can contact the heated bottom.
- Once the cheese has fully melted, assess the consistency to determine whether to raise the heat. If the cheese has fully melted, but is VERY thick and hard to stir, turn up the heat a bit (constantly stirring and folding) to melt it further. It should be creamy but not stiff.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the Kirschwasser and the cornstarch together until smooth.
- When the cheese has reached the fully melted ideal, and it is easy to stir, add the Kirschwasser and cornstarch mixture and mix it in well. The cornstarch thickens the cheese and helps it all to coagulate so you don't have the cheese oils sitting in pools on top of the cheese.
- Stir in the nutmeg.
- The fondue should be well blended, creamy, and thick but not stiff. Test by dipping a cube of bread -- If the cheese does not stick or soak into the bread then you may need to turn the heat up, being careful not to burn the bottom.
- On the otherhand, if it is too thin, be careful not to add too much cornstarch or else you will get stuck with a stiff fondue that is hard to dip into. Try lowering the heat or adding slightly more cornstarch (mixed with Kirschwasser or water first).
- When the ideal consistency is reached, place the pot over the flame on the tabletop and serve.
- Bon appetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.7, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 514, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.8
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the fondue from scorching.
- Grate the cheese finely: This will help it to melt smoothly and evenly.
- Use a dry white wine: This will help to balance out the richness of the cheese.
- Add the cheese slowly: This will help to prevent it from clumping.
- Stir the fondue constantly: This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Serve the fondue immediately: It will start to thicken as it cools.
Conclusion:
Four-cheese fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a special occasion. With a variety of dippers to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive dish to serve, give four-cheese fondue a try!
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