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Creamy French Époisses Fondue with Crusty Baguette

Name: Creamy French Époisses Fondue with Crusty Baguette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Époisses de Bourgogne cheese, 250g, rind removed and cubed; Garlic clove, 1, halved; Dry white wine, 120 ml; Brandy, 1 tablespoon; Large baguette, 1, sliced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Fresh chives, finely chopped; Fresh ground black pepper

Dive into the rich and creamy goodness of Époisses fondue, paired perfectly with a toasted, crusty baguette. A true French delicacy for cheese lovers.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 5, 2025

Creamy French Époisses Fondue with Crusty Baguette — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Époisses Fondue

For the Crusty Baguette

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 529 kcal
Protein: 16.33 g
Carbs: 38.3 g
Fat: 27.75 g
Fiber: 2.07 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2117 kcal
Protein: 65.3 g
Carbs: 153.2 g
Fat: 111 g
Fiber: 8.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Époisses de Bourgogne cheese 250g, rind removed and cubed	925	38	2	78	0
Garlic clove 1, halved	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Dry white wine 120 ml	96	0.1	2.8	0	0
Brandy 1 tablespoon	70	0	2	0	0
Large baguette 1, sliced	780	27	145	5	8
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Fresh chives finely chopped	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Fresh ground black pepper	1	0	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fondue

1
Infuse Garlic
Rub the inside of your fondue pot with the halved garlic cloves.
2
Heat Wine
Add the white wine to the pot and heat gently.
3
Melt Cheese
Slowly add the cubed Époisses, stirring continuously until smooth.
Tip: Stir constantly to avoid burning or sticking.

Preparing the Baguette

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2
Brush Slices
Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil.
3
Bake Baguette
Bake in the oven until crispy, about 10 minutes.

How to Make Creamy French Époisses Fondue with Crusty Baguette

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Melting the Cheese
Heat the fondue pot on low heat to avoid overheating the cheese.
2
Infusing Flavors
Once cheese is melted, stir in the brandy until fully incorporated.
3
Toasting Baguette
Toast the baguette until a deep golden color.