Cheese Fondue Day 2026: 5 delicious facts about the dish
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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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National dish of Switzerland
Cheese Fondue is the national dish of Switzerland, as it was promoted by the Swiss Cheese Union since the 1930s, and has now gained popularity around the world
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Cheese fondue in India
While the cheese fondue is popular in India, there are many versions of it including spicy cheese fondue and even pav bhaji fondue among other variations
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