Gruyère cheese
Fondue's melting base
Gruyère cheese is a firm Swiss cheese with a nutty, slightly sweet flavor that intensifies with age.
Named for the town of Gruyères in Switzerland, it melts smoothly, making it essential for fondue and French onion soup.
The pale yellow interior develops small holes during aging.
The recipe calls for a cup of shredded Gruyère.
- SwissOf a neutral alpine nation
- Swiss AlpsMountain range through Switzerland
- fondueShared melted dipping dish
- French onion soupBroiled, cheese-topped broth bowl
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
nutty flavor · aged · melty · cave · alpine · rind · wheels · creamy · sharp · holes · gratinée · croque-monsieur · tangy · golden · curds · cellar · crystalline · earthy
Gruyère cheesecream cheese
Soft spreadable dairy product
Camembert · ricotta · cottage cheese · mascarpone · fresh mozzarella
Gruyère cheeseAmerican cheese
Mild processed dairy slices
processed cheese · mild cheddar · Monterey Jack · string cheese · Velveeta