Easy cheese fondue

• cider vinegar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• cornflour↗1 tsp tsp
• cheddar↗250g g

  grated

• gruyère↗250g g

  grated

• crème fraîche↗3 tbsp tbsp
• thick slices bread4

  such as sourdough, chopped into chunks

• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• carrots↗2

  cut into batons

• peppers↗2

  deseeded and cut into strips

• celery↗2

  sticks, thickly sliced

• pack mini salami↗200g g

  or 1 thin salami cut into bite-size chunks

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the vinegar with the cornflour and place in a heatproof bowl with the cheeses. Set over a pan of boiling water. Slowly melt the cheese, stirring occasionally. When it’s nearly melted, add the crème fraîche and a little black pepper, if you like. Lower the heat and keep warm.

2. 2

   To make croutons, toss the bread in the oil and a little seasoning on a baking sheet, then bake for 10-15 mins until golden and crisp.

3. 3

   To serve, put the cheese fondue on a large platter and arrange the croutons, veg and salamis alongside it.