what is fondue
Fondue (/ËfÉndjuË/ or /ËfÉnduË/ ; [fÉÌdy]) is a Swiss, Italian, and French dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot (caquelon or fondue pot) over a chafing stand (rechaud) rÃ©chaud heated with a candle or spirit, lamp and eaten by dipping bread into the cheese using-long stemmed. forksheese fondue consists of a blend of cheeses, wine and seasoning. To prepare the caquelon it is first rubbed with a cut garlic clove. White wine is slightly heated with cornstarch, and then grated cheese is added and stirred until melted. It is often topped off with a bit of kirsch.