This recipe was originally published in 2014. The post was updated with new photos and instructional video in 2024.

What is Cheese Fondue?

Originated in the Swiss Alpine region, at its most basic level, classic cheese fondue is melted cheese used for dipping stale, crusty bread or vegetables past their prime. Loved for being an inexpensive meal, with ease of preparation and simplicity in flavor, Swiss cheese fondue became the national dish of Switzerland in the 1930s.

Why You’ll Love Swiss Cheese Fondue

Fondue may sound like a fancy recipe, but it is not hard to conquer. If you love cheese, you will undoubtedly love this classic method of bringing simple ingredients together for a delicious start to your meal. The total time needed to make this simple dish is 10 minutes from start to finish.

Did you know that Ohio is the number one producer of Swiss Cheese in the United States? If you haven’t had Ohio Swiss cheese, you simply must!

Cheese Fondue Ingredients and Substitutions

We combine Swiss and Gruyère cheeses with dry, white wine and spices to make the most creamy, smooth traditional Swiss cheese fondue recipe. Other good choices include Gouda, fontina, and Emmental cheese.

We suggest using a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay as your wine base. Use a dry wine that you enjoy the taste of because you will be cooking with a hearty portion of it, and the flavor will come through to the result.

If you’re celebrating New Year’s Eve or a special Christmas dinner, you could add a splash of Kirsch or cherry brandy just before serving. A splash (teaspoon) of lemon juice would also work.

What to Dip in Swiss Cheese Fondue

Offer guests multiple varieties of bread, including soft bread (cubed or torn into bite-sized pieces) and a crusty whole-grain variety.

Tart apple slices, thinly sliced sweet pears, fresh vegetable crudites, including fresh or steamed broccoli and cauliflower, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and cooked baby potatoes would also be delicious for dipping.

Some non-traditional dipping choices include cooked bacon and sausage slices, cocktail pickles, pearl onions, and sharp cheddar cheese cubes.

Meal Prep and Storage

To Make Ahead– In order to prepare in advance, grate the cheeses and refrigerate up to one day ahead. Chop vegetables for dippers and cook sausage or cubed potatoes to heat up before serving. Ensure that your fondue pot is working and that you have enough fondue forks for your guests.

To Store– Refrigerate leftover cheese fondue in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

To Reheat- Revive your leftovers the right way! Reheat your cold cheese on the stovetop over low heat to transform it into a delicious and warm dish. To ensure your cheese doesn’t dry out, stir often and add chicken stock or more wine as needed. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to breathe new life into your fondue leftovers!

A cheese fondue mixture should be kept warm enough to keep it smooth and liquid but not so hot that it burns. If this temperature is held properly until the fondue is finished, a thin crust of toasted (not burnt) cheese will be at the bottom of the fondue pot. This is called la religieuse (French for ‘the nun’). It has a cracker-like texture and is usually eaten by hand as a reward at the end of the night. Who needs chocolate fondue when you can have a la religieuse reward to look forward to?!

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White Wine Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe

This delicious and creamy White Wine Swiss Fondue recipe will take your fondue night to the next level. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 560kcal

Author Katrina Bahl

Equipment

• Fondue Pot
• Fondue Forks

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic peeled
• 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
• 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
• 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• salt and pepper
• cubed bread, fresh vegetables, apple slices for dipping

Instructions

• RUB interior of a pot with garlic clove, then discard garlic. Bring white wine to a simmer over medium heat.
• TOSS cheese with cornstarch, add to the
• COOK, stirring with a wooden spoon in a figure 8 pattern, until cheese blends and melts.
• Continue to stir and SIMMER about 5 minutes until smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add up to 1/4 cup more white wine if too thick and stir until smooth and incorporated again.
• TRANSFER to a fondue pot set over a heat source. Sprinkle with a dash of fresh nutmeg before serving.

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Notes

A dry white wine is best to use in this recipe.

For the best results, do not use pre-shredded cheese.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 1097mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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I’m also sharing the recipe for this White Wine Swiss Fondue over at the Drink Milk Blog as part of an ongoing partnership. 

Looking for more fondue recipes? Try this Melting Pot Cheese Fondue.

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Why You’ll Love Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts

These walnuts are crunchy, sweet, and bursting with that brown sugar cinnamon flavor you love!

This is considered a “no-bake” recipe because you will only melt ingredients on the stovetop using a non-stick skillet. It differs from other candied walnut recipes that use egg whites and are baked in the oven.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

This recipe only uses four ingredients!

• Walnuts– Use fresh walnuts for the best results. You could also substitute pecans, cashews, or almonds. Really, any nuts will work in this recipe.
• Butter (salted butter or unsalted)- If using unsalted, sweet cream butter, you could opt for a sprinkle of coarse sea salt when the walnuts are cooling on the baking sheet.
• Brown Sugar– This recipe works best with light brown sugar. The rich molasses of brown sugar adds an additional layer of flavor and tastes like caramel.
• Cinnamon– You could leave out the cinnamon if desired. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the walnuts while cooling for even more cinnamon flavor. It will emphasize the crunchy texture.

Step by Step Instructions

1. In a large, non-stick skillet, slowly MELT butter over medium heat.
2. ADD brown sugar and cinnamon. STIR continuously until the sugar dissolves (about 3-4 minutes).
3. ADD walnuts and continue stirring. ADD up to 2 Tablespoons of water to make a syrup. Stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.
4. SPREAD the walnuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. SPRINKLE with cinnamon sugar while still warm (optional).
5. COOL for 1 hour. Candied nuts can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

If your candied walnuts are grainy, you may not have allowed the sugar to dissolve completely before removing them from the heat. Avoid this mistake by slowly melting the butter over low heat.

Stir the brown sugar mixture over low heat constantly for 3-5 minutes. Add up to 2 Tablespoons of water to make a thick syrup.

How to Use Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts

This recipe was made specifically for our Honey Brie Bites with Candied Walnuts.

Try sprinkling candied walnuts on top of your favorite salad or yogurt parfait. Add to a charcuterie board for snacking. Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts would be a great addition to our popular Eleven Madison Park Granola.

Candied nuts would also make the perfect hostess gift, teacher gift, or holiday package. Just be sure to check for any tree nut allergies before gifting.

Do you have a favorite banana bread? Sprinkle these nuts on top for a sweet, candy crunch!

Storage

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Alternatively, freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Empty the nuts onto a baking sheet or tray to thaw at room temperature to avoid the nuts getting soft or sticky.

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Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts Recipe

Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts will be your go-to crunchy topping for sweets, salads, and snack mixes. Use candied nuts on a charcuterie board or as a holiday gift!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, brown sugar, topping, walnuts

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Cups

Calories 1077kcal

Author Katrina Bahl

Ingredients

• 2 cups walnuts
• 4 Tablespoons butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons water

Instructions

• In a large, non-stick skillet, slowly MELT butter over medium heat.
• ADD brown sugar and cinnamon. STIR continuously until the sugar is dissolved (about 3-4 minutes).
• ADD walnuts and continue stirring. ADD up to 2 Tablespoons of water to make a syrup. Stir until bubbling. Remove from heat.
• SPREAD the walnuts in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. SPRINKLE with cinnamon sugar while still warm (optional).
• COOL for 1 hour. The walnuts can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1077kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 88g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 56g

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Have you ever experienced gooey marshmallows and oozing chocolate all wrapped up in a waffle cone? It a perfectly portable snack and not as messy for little hands around the campfire.

One of our favorite summer snacks is chocolate covered popcorn. I thought it would be fun to mix things up and make these S’mores Popcorn Campfire Cones.

If you are snacking around the house you can ditch the waffle cone and serve this delicious S’mores Popcorn as is.

If you’re headed outside go ahead and throw in some JET-PUFFED Mini Marshmallows and extra chocolate nibs to make these campfire cones extra gooey. You can fill the cones up and have them waiting for your guests.

Simply wrap the cones up in heavy duty foil and heat them over the campfire, grill, or in the oven.

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