Fondue must be one of the most sociable meals ever invented! Who doesn't enjoy an evening of relaxing with good company while sizzling a piece of meat or dipping crusty French bread into meltingly creamy cheese? Fondue is also the perfect dessert if you have a sweet tooth. The thought of a piece of fruit dipped in delicious melted chocolate is enough to make your mouth water.
But there is one secret ingredient in every successful fondue evening: using the right set! Not all fondue sets are the same, and much depends on the material used. We have made a list of the different types for you:
CERAMIC
A fondue pot made of earthenware or ceramic is the best choice if serving a cheese or chocolate fondue. A ceramic fondue pot reacts quickly to heat changes, but does not become too hot and therefore does not burn easily: this makes it the perfect choice for cheese and chocolate fondues.
CAST IRON
Cast iron fondue sets are the most versatile. Thanks to their enamelled finish, they are ideal not only for meat fondues but also for cheese or chocolate fondues, once the splash guard has been removed.
The excellent heat conductivity of the cast iron warms up the pot evenly so that your chocolate or golden cheese melts uniformly. Moreover, cast iron retains heat for a long time, keeping your fondue warm for ages.
