Hey, y’all! Are y’all ready for some Käsefondue? This cheesy goodness is perfect for any occasion - from cozy nights in to dinner parties with friends. And the best part? It’s super easy to make! Check out these three Käsefondue recipes we found - one traditional, one from EAT SMARTER, and one vegan alternative from Eat this! Foodblog. First up is the traditional Käsefondue recipe we found on LECKER. To start, you’ll need: Ingredients: - 400g Swiss cheese - 200g Gruyere cheese - 2 tablespoons cornstarch - 1 garlic clove - 375ml dry white wine - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - Nutmeg - Salt - Pepper Instructions: 1. Grate the Swiss cheese and Gruyere cheese and mix them together with the cornstarch in a bowl. 2. Rub the garlic clove around the inside of a fondue pot and discard. 3. Heat the white wine in the fondue pot over medium heat until it starts to bubble. 4. Add the cheese mixture to the pot and stir until it’s melted and smooth. 5. Add the lemon juice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste. 6. Keep the fondue warm over a low heat and dip in your favorite accompaniments, like crusty bread, apples, and vegetables. Next up is the EAT SMARTER Käsefondue. This recipe is a bit simpler than the traditional one, but still just as tasty. Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: - 500g cheese (a mix of Gouda, Emmental, and/or Appenzeller) - 1 garlic clove - 1 teaspoon lemon juice - 1 tablespoon cornstarch - 125ml dry white wine - Nutmeg - Pepper Instructions: 1. Grate the cheese and mix it with the cornstarch in a bowl. 2. Rub the garlic clove around the inside of a fondue pot and discard. 3. Heat the white wine in the fondue pot over medium heat until it starts to bubble. 4. Add the cheese mixture to the pot and stir until it’s melted and smooth. 5. Add the lemon juice, nutmeg, and pepper to taste. 6. Keep the fondue warm over a low heat and enjoy with crusty bread and other dipping items of your choice. Last but not least, we have a vegan Käsefondue recipe from Eat this! Foodblog. Yes, you read that right - vegan Käsefondue! Here’s what you’ll need: Ingredients: - 100g cashews - 150g carrots - 50g potatoes - 1 onion - 1 garlic clove - 250ml vegetable broth - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1/2 teaspoon mustard - 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon paprika How to prepare: 1. Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours, or overnight. 2. Peel and chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. 3. Steam the vegetables until they’re soft. 4. Drain the cashews and add them to a blender with the steamed vegetables, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, nutmeg, and paprika. 5. Blend until smooth. 6. Transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and heat over medium heat until it’s bubbling. 7. Keep the fondue warm over a low heat and dip in your favorite vegan accompaniments. Preparation time for each recipe varies, but each one is pretty quick and easy to make. And don’t forget to invite your friends and family over to share in the cheesy goodness! Servings vary depending on the recipe and how much you and your loved ones love cheese, but each recipe makes enough for a cozy night in or a small gathering. As for nutrition facts… well, let’s just say this isn’t the healthiest dish out there. But you know what they say - everything in moderation, right? Now, a few tips to make your Käsefondue experience even better: - Use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheeses like Gruyere, Emmental, Appenzeller, and Swiss are perfect. - Rubbing the inside of the fondue pot with garlic adds a nice flavor to the dish. - If you don’t have a fondue pot, you can use a regular pot instead. Just make sure to keep the heat low and stir the fondue often to prevent it from scorching. - Make sure to have plenty of dipping items on hand, like crusty bread, apples, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. - And last but not least, have fun! Käsefondue is meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, so sit back, relax, and have a cheesy good time. Now, go forth and make some Käsefondue! We guarantee it’ll be a hit.
