The Ultimate Cheddar Cheese Fondue

We’ve pulled together an unmatchable Cheddar Cheese Fondue recipe using our Westminster Cheddar. It’s so rich and creamy and will instantly become your go-to dinner party dish which guests will rave about.

Both incredibly easy to make and super-tasty to eat, this cheesy treat will not just please your taste buds, but your friends and family too.

• Preparation and Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Skill Level: Jolly Easy
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 peeled garlic clove
• A pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of dry white wine

• 1 tablespoon of dry white wine
• 227g (½ pound) of grated Westminster Sharp English Cheddar Cheese
• 227g (½ pound) of grated Westminster Vintage Cheddar Cheese
• Lots of assorted dippers! Think of anything and everything from carrot sticks, breadsticks and slices of cucumber to apple chunks, cubes of ham and asparagus stems.

Method

1. In a small bowl, coat our tasty cheeses with two tablespoons of cornflour/starch and set aside for later!
2. Thoroughly rub the inside of a ceramic fondue pot with one peeled garlic clove to give the delicious appetizer that striking flavour.
3. Over a medium heat, add one tablespoon of dry white wine and one tablespoon of lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Very gradually and gently stir the smooth creamy cheese into the simmering liquid, by doing so, you ensure a smooth flavoursome fondue.
5. Once the mixture is smooth, stir in one tablespoon of cherry brandy, 1/2 teaspoon of dried mustard and a pinch of nutmeg.
6. Arrange an appetizing assortment of small bite-sized dipping foods, such as carrot sticks, asparagus, and breadsticks, pour your cheese heaven into the fondue pot and enjoy!