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  • 250g alpine or alpine-style cheese
    (such as gruyère, fontina or gouda), grated
  • 100g hard cheese
    (such as mature cheddar or red leicester), grated
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 garlic clove
    squashed using the back of a knife
  • 300ml white wine
  • 100g brie
    or camembert, cut into small chunks
  • 25g mozzarella
    cut into small chunks or grated (optional)
  • 2 tbsp brandy
    (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • grating of nutmeg
  • 50g hard blue cheese
    such as stilton (optional)
  • your choice of dunkers
    (see below)

Nutrition: Per serving (8)

  • kcal252
  • fat18g
  • saturates11g
  • carbs3g
  • sugars1g
  • fibre0.1g
  • protein14g
  • salt1.35g

Method

  • step 1

    Prepare your accompaniments for dunking (see our suggestions, below). Tip the grated alpine and hard cheese into a bowl and toss with the cornflour.

  • step 2

    Put the squashed garlic clove in a large pan or fondue pot over a low heat and pour in the wine. Bring to a simmer, then add a handful of the grated cheese mixture, whisking to prevent lumps. Continue adding the grated cheese, a handful at a time, until the cheese sauce is smooth.

  • step 3

    Stir in the brie or camembert and mozzarella, if using, until melted and smooth. Remove the garlic clove and add the brandy (if using), the mustard and a grating of nutmeg. Stir well. If using blue cheese, crumble this in just before serving (if added with the other cheeses, it can turn the fondue slightly grey). Serve immediately with your prepared accompaniments for dunking.

Recipe tip

Gourmet fondue requires next-level pairings for dunking, like these ideas:

Crispy thyme roasties
Toss potatoes in fresh thyme leaves before roasting to complement the cheese fondue.

Pigs in blankets
Brush pigs in blankets with a little honey or maple syrup halfway through cooking – the sweetness will cut through the rich flavours of the different cheeses.

Roasted sprouts
Season brussel sprouts with chilli flakes and roast in the air fryer or oven for a spicy kick.

Crusty bread
A bread like sourdough, or a rustic baguette, is best for scooping up the cheese.

Fruit
Try slices of crisp apple, pear or persimmon, or grapes or figs – the sweet fruits will bring welcome freshness to your fondue.

Pickles
Sharp, vinegary pickles, such as cornichons or silverskin onions, will nicely contrast with the deep richness of the cheese.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2024

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