5 from 18 votes
Classic Cheese Fondue
Classic Cheese Fondue is a warm blend of Swiss and Gruyere cheeses melted with white wine, lemon juice, and seasonings to create a smooth, creamy dipping sauce. Served in a fondue pot, the rich mixture pairs well with cubes of bread, fresh vegetables, and fruits, offering a communal and interactive dining experience.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
345 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- ½ pound swiss cheese
- ½ pound gruyere cheese
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 garlic peeled, clove
- 1 cup white wine dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder dry
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Pinch nutmeg
- bread cubes vegetables, and fruit for dipping, assortment
Instructions
- Grate the cheeses. In a medium bowl, toss the cheese with the cornstarch. Set aside.
- Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic clove. Set that aside as well.
- In a medium to large saucepan over medium heat, bring the wine and lemon juice just to a simmer. Gradually stir in the cheese adding a small amount at a time and stirring until melted before adding more. Stir in the mustard, salt, and nutmeg.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared fondue pot and set over a low flame. Serve with bite-size pieces of your preferred dippers.
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Notes
- The combination of Swiss and Gruyere cheeses creates a balanced flavor; substitutions like Emmental or Comte may be used.
- Use sturdy breads such as sourdough or pumpernickel to prevent sogginess while dipping.
- Lightly blanch vegetables just to the crunchy stage for ideal texture with the melted cheese.
- Fruits like cubed apples add a fresh and slightly sweet contrast to the rich fondue.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
396mg
(17%)
Potassium
94mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
672IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
686mg
(69%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 396mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 672IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 686mg | 69% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.