Instant Pot Fondue is fun to make and lots of fun to eat! This Instant Pot Fondue Cheese recipe is great as a party appetizer or a weekend snack. Pair with your favorite veggies and you'll love every bite!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Effortless Elegance: Whip up this Instant Pot cheese fondue with minimal ingredients, effortlessly achieving a sophisticated dish.
- Party-Ready Perfection: A delicious and easy-to-make option, this fondue is your go-to for impressing guests at any gathering.
- Melted Bliss in Minutes: Thanks to the Instant Pot, enjoy the rich goodness of melted cheese fondue
🥘 Ingredients
- Shredded Swiss Cheese: Adds a nutty flavor and amazing creaminess.
- Shredded Gouda Cheese: Known for its rich, buttery flavor, Gouda adds a depth of taste to the fondue.
- Shredded Gruyere Cheese: Brings a slightly sweet and salty note to the mix.
- Corn-starch: Acts as a thickening agent, ensuring a silky smooth consistency.
- White or Rose Wine: Adds a nice balance to the richness of the cheeses, while also helping to emulsify the mixture.
- Water or Chicken Broth: Used to thin the fondue to the desired consistency.
- Minced Garlic: Gives the fondue an irresistible aroma.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens up the entire dish providing a refreshing tang.
- Nutmeg: This warm and aromatic spice adds a hint of sweetness.
- Dijon Mustard: Provides a subtle kick, rounding out the flavor profile.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- A splash of your favorite beer turns your fondue into a rich, pub-style masterpiece—because beer and cheese are a match made in heaven.
- Love a little heat? Toss in some diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick that keeps things exciting.
- Feeling fancy? A drizzle of truffle oil or a pinch of truffle salt takes your fondue from classic to downright luxurious.
Enjoy this simple cheese fondue recipe at your next party or family get-together.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Fondue
Are you ready to learn how to make your own fondue easily at home? It's so simple to do! You're going to love it!
Step One: Mix the cheeses with the cornstarch.
Step Two: Set your Instant Pot to sauté and add the wine, water, garlic, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.
Step Three: Once boiling, add the cheese and stir until melted. Add nutmeg and mustard to the cheese melting pot.
Step Four: Dip your favorite veggies, apples, and bread in the Instant Pot.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!
To speed up the process use pre shredded cheese. This will help cut down on preparation time and get your cheese fondue ready to enjoy even faster.
💭 FAQs
Cheese fondue is a melted cheese dish that is typically served with bread or vegetables for dipping. It originated in Switzerland and is now popular in many countries. Cheese fondue is usually made with Gruyere or Emmental cheese, white wine, and garlic. Other ingredients may be added as well, such as Kirsch (a cherry-flavored liqueur) or brandy.
For this particular recipe, you need a pressure cooker however if you don't have one, there's no need to worry. You can easily make this recipe on the stovetop or you can use a cheese fondue melting pot.
Anything with a point that is long with work. Some people use bamboo skewers as well.
If your fondue is lumpy and not smooth, then you more than likely have overcooked your fondue. Be careful and pay attention to cook times and temperatures.
You can keep your fondue pot warm by hitting the Keep Warm button on your Instant Pot. If transferring the cheese dip to a glass bowl keep warm by placing the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water or by using a fondue pot with a tea light candle or burner underneath to maintain the desired temperature. This ensures your cheese fondue stays perfectly melted and ready for dipping enjoyment.
If you have leftover cheese fondue, let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for short-term storage, ideally consuming it within 1-2 days.
To reheat, gently warm the refrigerated cheese fondue on the stovetop over low to medium heat, stirring continuously. Add a splash of white wine or broth if the consistency needs adjusting. Reheat it slowly to prevent the cheese from becoming grainy or seizing up.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Pair Instant Pot Fondue With These sides:
- Garlic Butter Breadsticks: Crispy on the outside, soft inside, perfect for dipping into gooey fondue.
- Roasted Vegetables: A colorful medley of carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower adds a healthy crunch.
- Herbed Potatoes: Little potato bites seasoned with rosemary and thyme complement the rich fondue flavors.
- Pickles and Olives Platter: Briny bites to cut through the richness, offering a burst of flavor.
- Air Fryer Asparagus: Light and fresh, a green option that pairs well with the cheesy goodness.
- Cherry Tomato Skewers: Bursting with juiciness, these skewers add a burst of freshness to each dip.
- Charcuterie: Add dip to your charcuterie board for a cheesy delight.
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Instant Pot Fondue
Ingredients
- 1. ½ Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
- 1, ½ Cups Shredded Gouda Cheese
- 1, ½ Cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese
- 6 Tablespoons Corn-starch
- 1 Cup Of White Or Rose Wine
- 1 Cup Of Water Or Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 3 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ Teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1, ½ Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
Instructions
- Mix the cheeses with the corn starch.
- Set your instant pot to sauté and add the wine, water, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the cheese and stir until melted.
- Once melted add the nutmeg and mustard.
- Dip your favorite veggies, apples, and bread in the instant pot.
