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Valentine’s Day Fondue, Our Valentine’s Day Tradition

Valentine's Day Foundue

Valentine’s Day Fondue, Our Valentine’s Day Tradition

One of our favorite traditions for Valentine’s Day is to have a Valentine’s Day Fondue. It brings us back to our college days on a trip to Switzerland. There is nothing like eating emmentaler in the Swiss alps, but this is second best. =) I also like to do a charcuterie board and mix in some Valentine’s desserts. Sometimes we do a chocolate fondue too. I love my holidays and my family traditions!!!

Valentine’s Day Cheese Foundue

I love Trader Joe’s for my Valentine’s Day shopping. They always have amazing seasonal products and gifts to add to my charcuterie board. 

Valentine's Day Treats from Trader Joe's
Valentine’s Day Treats from Trader Joe’s

This Valentine’s I bought dark chocolate heart cookies, XOXO Gummies and heart jelly beans. When you see their seasonal items you want to buy it early, as they will run out fast!

Valentine’s Day Fondue Recipe

Valentine's Day Fondue Melting in Double Boiler
Valentine’s Day Fondue Melting in Double Boiler

Valentine’s Day Fondue Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Emmentaler Cheese (or Swiss Cheese)
    • Emmentaler is my favorite but you can use any Swiss cheese if they don’t have it.
  • 1 Lb Gruyere Cheese
  • 1 Cup Sauvignon Blanc or other white wine
    • I like to use Trader Joe’s $2 Buck Chuck for cooking
  • 2 TB Flour of Choice (all purpose or gluten free)
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
Valentine's Day Cheese Foundue
Valentine’s Day Cheese Foundue

Valentine’s Day Fondue Directions:

  1. Shred Cheeses
  2. Add cheese and wine to the double boiler. 
    • Add a cup of water in the bottom pan and add cheese to the double boiler. 
  3. Melt Cheeses
    • Turn pan on medium-low heat and stir frequently until completely melted. 
  4. Add salt and nutmeg. 
  5. Pour into fondue pot and serve with Fondue Mixins. 
Valentine’s Day Spread with Cheese Fondue, Air Fried Broccoli and Trader Joe’s Valentine Treats
Valentine's Day Cheese Foundue

Valentine’s Day Fondue Recipe

One of our favorite traditions for Valentine’s Day is to have a Valentine’s Day Cheese Fondue.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French

Equipment

  • doube boiler
  • fondue pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 LB Emmentaler Cheese (or Swiss Cheese) Emmentaler is my favorite but you can use any Swiss cheese if they don’t have it.
  • 1 LB Gruyere Cheese
  • 1 Cup Sauvignon Blanc or other white wine I like to use Trader Joe’s $2 Buck Chuck for cooking
  • 2 TB Flour of Choice (all purpose or gluten free)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Shred Cheeses
  • Add cheese and wine to the double boiler.
  • Add a cup of water in the bottom pan and add cheese to the double boiler.
  • Melt Cheeses
  • Turn pan on medium-low heat and stir frequently until completely melted.
  • Add salt and nutmeg.
  • Pour into fondue pot and serve with Fondue Mixins.
Keyword cheese fondue

Valentine’s Day Cheese Fondue Mixins:

  • French Bread
  • Air Fryer Broccoli
  • Air Fryer Carrots 

Chocolate Valentine’s Day Fondue Too:

You can do dark chocolate fondue or milk chocolate fondue based on your taste preferences. I love dark chocolate fondue. 

Here are some ideas to mix in with your chocolate fondue.

Chocolate Valentine’s Day Fondue Mixins:

  • Strawberries – chocolate covered strawberries and Valentine’s Day go very well together. 
  • Blackberries
  • Pound Cake
  • Angel Food Cake
  • Shortbread

What are your family’s Valentine’s Day traditions? Please share them below. 

VALENTINE’S GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR FAMILY

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
  1. START YOUR LEGACY VIDEO
  2. SCAN OLD FAMILY PHOTOS
  3. DIGITIZE OLD MOVIES
  4. WRITE A BIOGRAPHY
  5. CREATE A CUSTOM COFFEE TABLE BOOK OF OLD FAMILY PHOTOS
  6. TURN HOME MOVIES INTO A FEATURE FILM
  7. FAMILY RECIPE  BOOK
  8. FAMILY CALENDARS 

Learn more about other Valentine’s Day Gifts at: https://sharelooms.com/sharelooms-family-history-services/ 

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