It’s our yearly favorite family tradition.

Id rather stay home andcook something I lovethan fight the crowds.

And theres something so sweet about celebrating Valentines Day as a family, not just a couple.

Overhead view of a tray of various foods to dip in cheese fondue

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Assembling all of the ingredients and add-ins in advance is particularly crucial.

I start by prepping my dippers.

I prep all of the ingredients for cheese fondue so theyre ready to go before I get started.

Family around a round dining table enjoying cheese fondue on Valentine’s Day

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Despite owning a gorgeous Dansk fondue pot, I usean electric fondue potfor Fond of You Fondue.

Its not the most aesthetic choice, but its reliable, and I never have to mess with Sterno.

Our Favorite Dippers for Cheese Fondue

Tips for Making Cheese Fondue

Girl holding a skewer of food that been dipped in cheese fondue

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Overhead view of a white plate of strawberries, crackers, marshmallows and waffle cone pieces for dipping in cheese fondue

Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz

Man stirring the cheese fondue pot on a dining room table set with plates of various dipping foods for a Valentine’s Day dinner

Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz