Dessert

Melty Chilli Cheese & Thyme Fondue Dip Recipe

ByJack Voss February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Introduction

This melty chilli cheese & thyme fondue dip is a deliciously creamy and spicy treat perfect for sharing. With a blend of brie, gruyère, and soft cheese, combined with warming chilli flakes and fragrant thyme, it’s an irresistible dip ideal for any gathering.

A close-up of a green ceramic baking dish filled with a winning cheesy dip that has a golden brown top layer sprinkled with fresh green thyme leaves and red pepper flakes. The dip’s surface is smooth with bubbles and melted cheese stretching as a piece of crusty, light brown bread is pulled out by a woman's hand with purple nail polish. The inside of the dip is creamy white and gooey. The dish is placed on a wooden board next to a folded blue cloth napkin and a lightly colored beige cloth, all set on a white marbled surface with a warm orange background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

200g brie, roughly chopped
100g soft cheese
100g gruyère, rind removed, chopped into small chunks
2 tbsp grated parmesan
2 tbsp milk
2 tsp cornflour
A few thyme sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra for sprinkling
Pinch of chilli flakes, plus extra for sprinkling
100g sweet chilli jam
Crusty bread, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Put the brie, soft cheese, gruyère, half the parmesan, the milk, and cornflour in a food processor and blitz until smooth. Stir in the thyme leaves and chilli flakes.
Step 2: Spread the sweet chilli jam over the base of a baking dish (about 15 x 12cm), then pour the cheese mixture over the jam. Sprinkle with the remaining parmesan, and add a little extra thyme and chilli flakes on top.
Step 3: Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 3. Place the dish on a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling.
Step 4: Grill on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden and crisp. Leave to rest for 5 minutes before serving with crusty bread.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of your favorite cheeses for a personalized flavor twist. Adding a little garlic powder can also enhance the taste.
If you don’t have a food processor, soften the cheeses beforehand and mix well by hand or with a whisk.
For extra heat, increase the amount of chilli flakes or add a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.

Storage

Keep any leftover fondue dip covered and chilled in the baking dish for up to three days. To reheat, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (160°C fan) until warm and bubbly, then grill briefly to crisp the top again. Avoid microwaving to preserve the texture.