Why is my fondue gritty?

Table of Contents:

1. Why is my fondue gritty?
2. How do you make fondue less gritty?
3. What makes melted chocolate grainy?
4. Can chocolate be too old to melt?

Why is my fondue gritty?

Combine and heat the ingredients, and if all goes well you will have a luxurious appetizer. Sometimes, the heating process does not go as planned, however, and fondue becomes lumpy. This lumpiness can result from undercooking the fondue, improperly aged cheese or overcooking.

How do you make fondue less gritty?

Mix a tablespoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of cold water and stir this into the fondue a little at a time, until the fondue comes together. You could also try tossing the grated cheese with the cornflour from the recipe before making the fondue as this can help to keep the mixture more stable.

What makes melted chocolate grainy?

When chocolate is melted, these ingredients break up evenly, creating a smooth consistency. ... This occurs because when the water joins with the sugar in the chocolate, a syrup is formed, which attracts the cocoa particles and makes for a grainy texture.

Can chocolate be too old to melt?

The best way to see if your chocolate is still good is to melt it. If it does not melt or is very difficult to melt it is not good. ... Old chocolate doesn't melt well, doesn't melt smooth, and tastes "dusty". As mentioned above, if you melt just a few, you'll know in a few seconds if it's any good or not.