Cheese fondue recipe

There's nothing like a homemade cheese fondue, made with freshly grated cheese from your Zuivelhoeve Shop. Let the flavors merge in a warm, creamy fondue prepared à la minute. Serve with crusty bread, seasonal vegetables, and cold cuts for dipping. Delicious with a glass of Grüner Veltliner. Pure enjoyment!

Reserve ingredients.

Preparation method

1. Rub a caquelon or cast iron fondue pot with garlic. Pour the wine into the pan and bring to the boil while stirring.
2. Reduce the heat and gradually add the grated or finely chopped cheese while stirring cheese add. The cheese must melt slowly to mix well with the wine.
3. If necessary, the fondue can be thickened with cornflour dissolved in water or wine.
4. Season the fondue with nutmeg and pour Cheesefondue in a preheated fondue pot and serve immediately.

How do you make a cheese fondue?

Follow these steps for a perfect result:

1. Rub a caquelon or cast iron fondue pot with a clove of garlic.
2. Pour the white wine into the pan and heat it, stirring, until it just comes to the boil.
3. Reduce the heat and gradually add the grated or finely chopped cheese.
4. Continue stirring gently so that the cheese melts slowly and mixes well with the wine.
5. Is the fondue too thin? Thicken it with some cornstarch dissolved in water or wine.
6. Season with nutmeg.
7. Pour the fondue into a preheated fondue pot and serve immediately.

Which cheese is suitable for cheese fondue?

Not all cheeses melt equally well. For a creamy and rich fondue, we recommend cheeses known for their excellent melting properties.

For a traditional fondue we recommend this combination:

• Le Gruyère AOP Classic
• Le Gruyère d'Alpage AOP
• Vacherin Fribourgeois

These cheeses complement each other perfectly and together provide a rich, soft and full flavour.

Prefer convenience? Choose Zh. Swiss cheese fondue

Want to enjoy a meal without any preparation? Then the Zh. Swiss cheese fondue is the perfect choice. This fondue is ready-made, rich in flavor, and made according to a traditional Swiss recipe. Simply heat it up and it's ready to serve.

Check out the Zh. Swiss cheese fondue

Variations on the classic cheese fondue recipe

Want to vary the classic recipe? There are plenty of options:

• Mexican Cheese Fondue – with sambal cheese and extra mature cheese for a spicy twist.
• Fondue with beer – prepared with strong blond beer and farm cheese for a robust flavour.
• Dutch fondue with mustard – a quick fondue with mature farm cheese and a touch of mustard.

Tips for the perfect fondue evening

Get the most out of your cheese fondue with these tips:

• Always use freshly grated cheese for the best texture and flavor.
• Choose a good fondue pot for even heating.
• Vary with dippers such as bread, vegetables and cold cuts.

At Zuivelhoeve We're happy to help you choose the right cheeses and combinations for your fondue. Visit our stores or webshop for personalized advice and fresh products.