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Cheese Fondue Day 2026: 5 delicious facts about the dish

Nascimento Pinto

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By Nascimento Pinto
Published Apr 08, 2026

Cheese Fondue Day

National Cheese Fondue Day 2026 is observed on April 11 to celebrate the unique Swiss dish of melted cheese, wine and seasoning served in a communal pot

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What is a cheese fondue?

A cheese fondue is a dish originating in Switzerland, and is usually made of cheese such as Gruyere or Emmental, with white wine and garlic, and eaten by dips

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Origin

The dish traces its origins to 18th-century Switzerland when farmers made it to use hardened cheese and old bread, and why it is also called a peasant dish

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