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Irish Cheese Fondue Celebration

December 07

A cheese fondue is one of those meals that instantly evokes all things kitsch and retro. A throwback to a style of eating made popular in the 60’s and 70’s it’s a bit of fun and makes for a great sharing meal amongst friends. This version uses Irish cheese and cider and is particularly delicious on cold winter nights

Serves 6
25mins

Method

1. Place a casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the cider and bring to a low simmer.
2. Meanwhile mix together the cheese with the corn flour.
3. Slowly add the cheese & cornflour mixture and stir continuously until melted.
4. Add garlic, cider vinegar, a glug of calvados, nutmeg, a crack of black pepper and thyme leaves.
5. Serve the casserole in the middle of the table with all the serving accoutrements.

For the fondue:

3.3fl oz Irish cider

9oz Irish cheddar, grated

9oz St Gall cheese, grated

1 ½ tbsp corn flour

1 garlic clove, finely grated

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

A good glug calvados

Nutmeg, grated

Black pepper

Thyme leaves picked and finely chopped

To serve:

Sourdough bread

Boiled baby potatoes

Apple slices

Selection of Irish charcuterie