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Easy Cheese Fondue Recipe
5 from 92 votes

Easy Cheese Fondue Recipe

This Easy Cheese Fondue blends shredded Swiss (or Emmental) and Gruyere cheese into simmering white wine, thickened with cornstarch. The mixture is gently melted to create a smooth, creamy dip, enhanced with kirsch (or sherry), nutmeg, and pepper. Served warm with French bread cubes, it offers a classic, communal appetizer with rich, mellow cheese flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic whole
  • 1 cup white wine dry
  • 8 ounces swiss cheese or Emmental, shredded
  • 4 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon kirsch optional but delicious, or sherry
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 loaf French bread for dipping

Instructions

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  1. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side inside the saucepan. Discard the clove (or save it for another use).
  2. Add the wine to the saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat, let simmer for 1 minute.
  3. In a bowl, gently toss all shredded cheeses with cornstarch. Set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to low and add cheese, a few tablespoons at a time gently stirring until melted before adding more. This should be done very slowly.
  5. Once melted, stir in kirsh, nutmeg, and pepper.
  6. Serve warm with bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Replacing half of the Swiss and Gruyere with mild cheddar will mellow the fondue's flavor.
  • Adding Brie cheese can contribute a creamier texture and richness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 140 (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 253mg (25%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Calories 140 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 253mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.