Is there a difference between fondue and raclette?

Cheese fondue is cheese (or several different cheeses) melted in a pot with white wine and eaten with bread. With raclette, the usual custom is to take a block of cheese, grill it and then scrape off the melted, or slightly crispy, part. Raclette offers slightly more freedom to your meal.

Can you use raclette cheese in fondue?

Raclette is the most mild tasting of these three cheeses, while Comté and Gruyère deliver some sharpness. For a crowd-pleasing mix, try 3 parts raclette to 1 part Comté and/or Gruyère.

How do I stop my fondue from separating?

If a fondue is starting to separate then adding cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with a little cold water usually brings it back together again as the cornflour binds moisture to the cheese solids.

What goes well with raclette cheese?

Everything there is to know about raclette. “Gschwellti” or steamed potatoes are a must for raclette. In addition to pickled onions and gherkins, other great options include fruit mostarda, corn on the cob, red pepper or sun-dried tomatoes. Fruits such as pears, pineapple or grapes are also delicious with raclette.

Is raclette the same as Gruyere?

Raclette is a semihard cheese and Gruyère is a hard cheese that is aged for at least six months and up to 24 months. Raclette and a young Gruyère share a creamy and nutty flavor, while an aged Gruyère is more earthy and grainy.

What is Swiss fondue called?

Moitié-moitié (or half and half), also called Fondue Suisse: Gruyère and Fribourg vacherin. Neuchâteloise: Gruyère and Emmental. Innerschweiz: Gruyère, Emmental, and Sbrinz.

What cheeses are good for fondue?

Good Fondue Cheeses

  • The best all-around cheeses for fondue are fontina, Gruyère, and gouda.
  • For classic Swiss cheese fondue (meaning one like what you would find in Switzerland), a mix of traditional, firm mountain-style cheeses is best.
  • Cheddar fondue would work well, though its flavor would be less traditional.

Why did my fondue split?

Cheese fondue, such as Nigella’s Cheese Fondue (from Nigella Express and on the Nigella website), is usually a fairly easy dish to make and if the cheese has separated it is usually because the heat used to melt the cheese was either too high or too low.

What causes fondue to curdle?

When cheese gets too hot, its protein, called casein, can coagulate into a toughened mass, squeezing out liquid and fat. This is probably what happened with your fondue last year.

What can you eat with fondue?

10 Things That Go Great With Cheese Fondue

  1. Bread. Bread is one of the most common dippers for cheese fondue because it’s perfect for soaking up all the cheesy goodness.
  2. Potatoes. If you’re a fan of cheese fries, then pairing your fondue with crispy potatoes is a must.
  3. Apples.
  4. Broccoli.
  5. Bell Peppers.
  6. Meatballs.
  7. Sausage.
  8. Chicken.

What do I need for a raclette party?

The most common ingredients for a raclette party are various cheeses (see more descriptions on cheeses below), boiled potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, bread, pickled gherkins, cured meat, bacon, and much more. Nothing that you can’t find in a common supermarket.