Best 6 Imperial Cheese Fondue Recipes

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**Imperial Cheese Fondue: A Journey of Creamy Indulgence**

Indulge in the epitome of cheesy decadence with Imperial Cheese Fondue, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. Originating in the heart of Europe, this fondue is an exquisite blend of select cheeses, carefully melted to perfection and accompanied by an array of delectable dipping options. Dive into the rich, velvety texture of this fondue, where the perfect balance of flavors dances on your palate. Relish the delightful combination of savory and tangy notes, as the cheese harmonizes beautifully with each morsel you dip. Embark on a culinary voyage with our curated collection of Imperial Cheese Fondue recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Swiss fondue to creative variations infused with herbs, spices, and spirits, our recipes cater to every palate and preference. Prepare to be captivated by the sheer indulgence of Imperial Cheese Fondue, a feast that promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE FONDUE



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Throw a party with Tyler Florence's Cheese Fondue recipe from Food Network, a creamy mixture of Swiss and Gruy�re; serve it with chunks of bread and apples.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Pinch nutmeg
Assorted dippers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
  • Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
  • Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot. Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads. Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus. Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!

CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded (about 4 cups)
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, halved
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
Assorted dippers, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the cheeses with the flour in a bowl. Rub the inside of a saucepan with the cut sides of the garlic; discard the garlic.
  • Whisk the wine, lemon juice and mustard in the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add half of the cheese mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until melted. Add the remaining cheese mixture and stir until smooth; add the nutmeg.
  • Continue to cook, stirring, 2 more minutes. Transfer to a fondue pot or slow cooker to keep warm. Serve with your choice of dippers.
  • Try these unlikely dippers:
  • Iceberg lettuce
  • Dried figs
  • Pasta
  • Avocado
  • Pearl onions (blanched)
  • Mini hot dogs
  • Candied walnuts
  • Gherkins
  • Pineapple
  • Popcorn
  • Bacon
  • Shredded wheat
  • Mini bagels
  • Butternut squash (roasted)
  • Celery
  • Corn on the cob
  • Croissants
  • Grapes
  • Beef jerky

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

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

IMPERIAL FONDUE



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Depending on the country of origin, this recipe is known by a variety of names, including "Steamboat", Chinese Fondue, Shabu-Shabu and Yosenabe. It makes for wonderful communal dining on a cold winter's night. The idea is to have a pot of simmering, seasoned broth at the table, into which fresh ingredients, including meat, seafood, tofu and vegetables, are dipped by each guest. Once cooked, the food is then dipped into a sauce of choice. Provide two sets of chopsticks per guest, one pair for dipping the ingredients into the broth, the other pair for dipping the cooked items into the sauces and for eating. You can, alternatively, provide each guest with a small wire mesh for dipping the food into the broth to cook. Adjust the type and amount of ingredients to suit your taste. Some other ideas include thinly sliced beef, fish balls, scallops, meat balls, chicken livers, squid, and broccoli. Serve with your choice of dipping sauces (see recipe for Imperial Fondue Dipping Sauces), for example, Chinese Mustard, Wasabi , Ginger Soy, Sesame Soy, Miso, Peanut, and Sweet & Sour, or use commercial brands of sauces. For cooking time, allow at least two hours for eating and conversation!

Provided by Daydream

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut in bite-size chunks
3/4 lb white fish fillet, cut in bite-size chunks
3/4 lb large shrimp, shelled
1/2 head Chinese cabbage, coarsely cubed into 2 inch pieces
1 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed
1 large carrot, sliced
2 cups fresh mushrooms (button, shiitake, straw)
4 -6 scallions, sliced in 2 inch diagonal lengths
1 lb firm tofu, cut in bite-sized cubes (optional)
6 eggs, 1 per person (optional)
1 lb soba noodles or 1 lb cellophane noodle
freshly steamed rice
8 cups dashi or 8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake or 1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken, seafood, vegetables, and tofu ahead of time, then refrigerate until needed.
  • When ready to eat, arrange all the ingredients attractively on one or more platters and bring to the table.
  • Arrange the noodles on a separate platter.
  • Place sauce (s) of choice into suitabably sized bowls.
  • Combine the dashi or chicken broth, soy sauce, sake or sherry and ginger, in some form of communal cookware that can be placed on the table, for example, an electric wok, stainless steel fondue pot, or Mongolian cooker, and bring to the boil.
  • To cook, each person dips an ingredient of choice (except the noodles) into the broth, and when done to liking, dips their portion into a sauce and eats it with rice.
  • The broth may need topping up, throughout the meal, to replenish the evaporating'fondue'.
  • Traditionalists poach eggs in the broth after all the other ingredients are eaten, placing the cooked eggs over a final bowl of rice.
  • Lastly, add the noodles to the remaining broth, cook until tender, then eat as soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 157.5, Sodium 2286.9, Carbohydrate 62.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 47.7

IMPERIAL CHEESE FONDUE RECIPE



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Provided by MauiDreaming

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. cream cheese softened
1 +1/2 cup crumbled imperial cheese
1/3 cup miracle whip
3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
2 green onions minced
2 Tbsp. chopped pecans for garnish

Steps:

  • heat all ingredients in a fondue pot, stirring occasionally. can bake in shallow baking dish at 350F for 15 minutes, stirring half way through baking time

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the fondue from scorching.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts smoothly.
  • Add the cheese to the saucepan slowly, stirring constantly.
  • Once the cheese has melted, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the fondue is smooth and creamy.
  • Season the fondue to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options, such as bread, vegetables, and fruit.
  • Keep the fondue warm over a low flame or in a fondue pot.

Conclusion:

Imperial cheese fondue is a classic Swiss dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in. With its smooth and creamy texture, rich flavor, and endless dipping options, it's a dish that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer, give imperial cheese fondue a try. You won't be disappointed!

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