TikTok is unstoppable at producing alluring yet slightly grotesque food.
Some of it is great.
Most of it I just cant unsee.
Ive lately stumbled upon the perversion of fondue as a hot fondue pocket.
(Ratio, perhaps?)
Here are a few ways to make a hot fondue pocket that actually rocks.
Choose your bread wisely
In the TikTok video I watched, fromBrunchwithbabs, Babs uses two small baguettes.
She cuts them in half but theyre still roughly 8 to 10 inches long.
I estimate thats 6 to 8 ounces of fondue depending on the size of the cavity.
While I love cheese as much as the next person, thats a lot of one thing.
Theres a possibility the cheese will escape out the back.
Decide if you need a full size baguette to cut in half for two sandwiches.
If thats too large of a serving, opt for a smaller loaf for more manageable pieces.
Try demi baguettes, or pretzel rolls.
I used one of the mini ciabatta rolls from Trader Joes and it was perfect.
Choose loaves or rolls that are soft on the inside, but have a discernible crust.
The crunchy and chew of a more lean bread makes for a better match.
Since a mouthful of fondue is what you signed up for, confirm its damn good.
Babs uses one pop in of cheese, raw milk GrandCru.
If you’re picky about your cheese, don’t spring for the $18 mystery wedge.
Dont use a fondue recipe with white wine if you hate white wine.
If you like cheddar more than Swiss, use a recipe that includes it.
I usedthis recipefrom the New York Times, which includes gruyere and emmentaler cheese.
What I like most about the recipe is that the bottom includes totally different fondue possibilities.
Add herbs
Herbs arent technically traditional for fondue, but what part of this is?
Add some complexity with fresh herbs.
Try some finely chopped rosemary or parsley.
You must have other fondue components
This might be the most meaningful thing I changed about my fondue pocket.
Cheese isnt just poured into your mouth, it’s a veil that coats a complementary ingredient.
In fact you shouldnt.
I added chopped pickles, cured meat, and pieces of apple to mine.
This didnt just make it better, it made it fantastic.
Make about a third of your recipe add-ins.
