Was ist cheese fondue Ein Fondue bzw. eine Fonduta ist – im engeren Sinn und auf Mitteleuropa bezogen – ursprünglich ein Gericht aus geschmolzenem Käse, das aus den Westalpen – der Romandie, Savoyen und dem Piemont – stammt. 1 How to make a classic Cheese Fondue using Gruyère, Vacherin Fribourgeois and Camembert. This classic fondue recipe from Switzerland is perfect for sharing. 2 Many translated example sentences containing "cheese fondue" – German-English dictionary and search engine for German translations. 3 Many translated example sentences containing "fondue cheese" – German-English dictionary and search engine for German translations. 4 The best cheese for fondue should be low in moisture: Appenzeller, Comté, Beaufort, Tête de Moine, and Hoch Ybrig are all good options. But this classic cheese fondue recipe from Gourmet. 5 Add cheese mixture in four batches, whisking constantly and letting cheese melt completely between additions. Step 3 Add mustard and stir just until fondue begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. 6 What is Fondue? The word fondue comes from the French word "fondre" which means to melt. While it's most often associated with cheese, fondue is also made from chocolate, tomatoes, and even oil. Cheese fondue was probably the first type, though, created in Switzerland in the s to stretch out food during the lean months. 7 Combine the grated Gruyère and Emmentaler with the wine, cornstarch, and lemon juice in the fondue pot and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cheeses begin to melt, about 5. 8 Fondue is a dish that originated in Switzerland, where the earliest known recipe for "Käss mit Wein zu kochen" (translation: "to cook cheese with wine") was printed in a Zurich cookbook. The Swiss continue to promote the dish and its national importance. 9 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. 10 12