Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.25 cup

heavy cream

0.5 cup

dry white wine

0.5 cup

ice wine

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 lb

oka cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Whisk together cream, white wine, ice wine, and flour in a 2-quart heavy saucepan.

Step 2
~3 min

Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, stirring constantly.

Step 3
~3 min

Continue stirring until thickened and silky, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
~3 min

Add half of the Oka cheese to the saucepan.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir gently until the cheese is almost melted.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the remaining cheese.

Step 7
~3 min

Cook, stirring, until the cheese is completely melted and the fondue is smooth, about 3 minutes.

Step 8
~3 min

Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to keep warm.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve with cubed baguette, apple wedges, and pear wedges for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a good quality cheese for the best flavor.

Stir constantly to prevent scorching.

Adjust the amount of wine to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a few hours in advance and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cubed baguette, apple wedges, and pear wedges.

Consider adding blanched vegetables for dipping.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Charcuterie board
Pickled vegetables

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Quebec, Canada

Cultural Significance

Oka cheese is a well-known Canadian cheese.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's Eve
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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