Best cheese for fondue
Fondue needs cheeses that melt into a smooth, cohesive pot without clumping.
| # | Cheese | Style | Why it ranks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Cheese | processed | meltability, creaminess |
| 2 | Vacherin Mont-d'Or | washed-rind | meltability, creaminess |
| 3 | Fontina | semi-hard | meltability, creaminess |
| 4 | Mozzarella | pasta-filata | meltability, creaminess |
| 5 | Gruyère | hard | meltability, creaminess |
| 6 | Monterey Jack | semi-hard | meltability, creaminess |
| 7 | Scamorza | pasta-filata | meltability, creaminess |
| 8 | Raclette du Valais | semi-hard | meltability, creaminess |
| 9 | Burrata | pasta-filata | meltability, creaminess |
| 10 | Comté cheese | hard | meltability, creaminess |
| 11 | The Laughing Cow | processed | meltability, creaminess |
| 12 | Époisses | washed-rind | meltability, creaminess |