How to Throw a Fondue Party
Are you in the mood for a fun, interactive culinary experience? Try fondue! Melted cheese and chocolate were first made famous in the United States in the 1960s. Generations later, a fondue party still makes it fun to come together.
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Party hosts, it’s time to get creative! Choose from adorable pots and forks, and then select various kinds of cheese and chocolate desserts. We’ll show you how to throw a fondue party for everyone on your guest list. Don’t forget to invite those who eat a plant-based diet! Vegan chocolate and delicious cheese substitutes can make for a party everyone will savor.
Select Your Fondue Style
Fondue can be melted cheese or chocolate, but it can also include a hot pot with protein cooked in an oil or broth. Making more than one fondue style means you’ll need more prep time and additional items. You’ll also need more fondue pots and forks.
If you decide on cheese and chocolate, make your event a dinner and dessert party. Try different kinds of melted or plant-based cheese to find what melts and tastes best for your celebration. Consider cooking a few types of meat or plant-based protein before moving on to chocolate. Mouthwatering fondue cheeses include buttery Swiss and rich Cheddar. You can also make fondue from creamy varieties like Fontina or Gruyere.
When it’s time for the dessert course, offer one or more types of chocolate. Dark chocolate and milk chocolate fondue are popular, but you can also melt semi-sweet chocolate or white chocolate. Mix chocolate for a decadent swirl. Some dessert fondue recipes call for flavor additions like mint or caramel.
Gather Fondue Fixings
Now that you know what cheese or chocolate you’re having, it’s time to choose your snacks and trimmings. Some of the most popular companions for fondue cheese include crusty bread and apples, but you can also try grapes or broccoli. Cauliflower or roasted potatoes taste delicious enrobed in a hot, creamy cheese dip. You can even include bell peppers or breadsticks.
While you gather the fixings for dessert fondue, think of a fruit that tastes delicious dipped in chocolate. The most popular choices include strawberries and bananas, but you can also try apples or pineapple. Graham crackers and marshmallows make for a decadent chocolate fondue treat. Cubes of angel food cake and pound cake hold up well to a thick chocolate mixture.