Elsweyr Fondue from Skyrim: a Recipe from a Tamriel Tavern

Elsweyr Fondue from Skyrim: a Recipe from a Tamriel Tavern

Elsweyr Fondue is a recipe from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim that grants a bonus to health and magicka. In the game it is made from moon sugar, cheese and milk. In reality fans have translated this into a real cheese fondue with exotic spices.

History and origin

Elsweyr in TES lore is the homeland of the Khajiit (cat-people), and 'moon sugar' is their national product with an addictive effect. In reality moon sugar is usually substituted with plain white sugar or honey in the recipe.

Key ingredients

Fondue recipe: Gruyère and Emmental (or any melting cheese), white wine, garlic, cornflour, a pinch of nutmeg and a little honey in place of 'moon sugar'. Served in a pot with fresh bread for dipping.

How to cook at home

The secret to smooth fondue without lumps: grate the cheese finely and add it to the wine in small batches, stirring constantly in a figure-of-eight (not circles). Dissolve the cornflour in cold wine beforehand.

Try this recipe at home — it's much easier than it looks and will make you feel part of your favourite universe.