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I love making fondue, especially this easy white wine fondue—it’s cheesy, cozy, and always a hit. I use a blend of Swiss and Gouda (my go-to combo) with a splash of white wine to bring it all together. It’s my favorite kind of appetizer, and honestly, I can never have too much melted cheese in my life!
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I am a huge cheese lover, and I love that this super easy white wine fondue is made in minutes and checks all the boxes for a simple and delicious appetizer. I just need cheese, garlic, wine, and some seasonings, and I’ve got one yummy treat on my hands. I could honestly chow down on it myself, that’s how much I love cheese!
If gouda and Swiss aren’t your thing, you can swap them out for fontina, gruyère, comté, emmental, raclette, vacherin, or cheddar cheese. Mix multiple kinds of cheese together and play with the proportions to get the perfect mix for your tastes. Just be sure to use 16 ounces total.
Tips for Beginners
- USDA guidelines dictate that any dish containing alcohol should be simmered for at least 2½ hours to remove all of the alcohol. I do not recommend feeding this fondue to children.
- Don’t omit the cornstarch, as it helps to further stabilize the cheese and thickens the fondue as it cooks. Without it, your fondue may turn out runny.
White Wine Fondue Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup white wine I used Chardonnay, but Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris also work
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 12 oz. shredded or cubed gouda cheese*
- 4 oz. shredded or cubed Swiss cheese
- 1 tbsp dry cooking sherry
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp minced fresh basil
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, sauté the garlic over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes.2 cloves garlic
- Add the white wine and stir to combine.1 cup white wine
- Add in the cornstarch, both cheeses, cooking Sherry, and salt and pepper. Use a whisk to stir and combine fully as the cheese melts. Stir continuously to make sure you don't burn the cheese.¼ cup cornstarch, 12 oz. shredded or cubed gouda cheese*, 4 oz. shredded or cubed Swiss cheese, 1 tbsp dry cooking sherry, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Stir in the basil. If the fondue is too thick, add a bit more wine. If too thin, add a bit more cheese.2 tbsp minced fresh basil
- Remove from heat and serve immediately. Use crostini, bread cubes, apples, veggies, or chips as dippers.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make White Wine Fondue Step by Step
Cook garlic: In a small saucepan, sauté 2 cloves garlic over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup white wine and stir to combine.
Add cheese: Add in ¼ cup cornstarch, 12 oz. shredded or cubed gouda cheese, 4 oz. shredded or cubed Swiss cheese, 1 tbsp dry cooking sherry, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a whisk to stir and combine fully as the cheese melts. Stir continuously to make sure you don’t burn the cheese.
Add basil: Stir in 2 tbsp basil. If the fondue is too thick, add a bit more wine. If too thin, add a bit more cheese.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately. Use crostini, bread cubes, apples, veggies, or chips as dippers.
How to Store
This white wine fondue needs to be served immediately so the cheese is gooey and easy to dip in. You can keep it warm for a little while, but on a low heat so that the cheese doesn’t burn. Whenever possible, make it as close to serving as you can.
Store leftover white wine fondue in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan set over medium-low heat until warmed through.
To freeze white wine fondue, let cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator until hard. Once hard, cut into chunks and place in an airtight container or Ziplock bag to freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
The hardest part when making this easy white wine fondue is deciding what to use as dippers. There are so many delicious options. I chose to dip crostini and celery sticks, but you could use any number of things, from cubed bread to apples, veggies, or even tortilla chips. For a full meal, I like to dip poached chicken, hearty grilled steak, and even air fryer shrimp.
what kind of bread is that? it looks amazing!
All the cheese! We have fondue on NYE as well – love these photos, Bec!
I pretty much want to hop in the car, hightail it to the grocery store and buy all the ingredients to make this…now. There is just nothing better in this world, than gooey, melted, liquid cheese…
Fondue is one of my favorite things in all the world. I’m literally drooling at your tempting photos!
I need this recipe in my life! Cheese and white wine…what could be better?! Can’t wait to try this!
Gah this fondue looks incredible. Cheese … wine … I mean what more could you ask for???
Fondue was THE dining treat a few years ago, fondue parties were the rage!! Down town Pensacola was home to the Melting Pot restaurant which was strictly fondue. Our good friends went with and we had so much fun!! It was a dining experience, our server explained each step of melting the cheese and the “secrets” that made it so wonderful. A pinch of cayenne creeps in the white cheese or, a grate or two of fresh nutmeg.( and white wine) fresh sliced ‘rooms, bread cubes,apples and parboiled cubed small potatoes were perfect. Dessert was pure heaven!! A blend of milk, semi-sweet and a bit of bittersweet chocolate with just the perfect amount of Grand Marnier!! Fresh orange slices, Angel food cake and chunks of bananas. I wanted to drink the chocolate!! You should have a New Year’s fondue party to re-introduce fondue to the blog world!!
Wine and cheese is the perfect combo, and always will be. What a great fondue. And gorgeous pictures!
You had me at cheese and then REAAAALLY had me at wine! I’ll have to make this for our Christmas party!
I just want to tip that bowl straight into my trap and drink it UP! Sounds so, sooo good!