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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 Serves 6
  • time 25mins

Method

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

Ingredients

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

For the fondue:

100ml Irish cider

250g Irish cheddar, grated

250g 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

You'll Need

Casserole dish