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Swiss Cheese Fondue
This dish is comprised of a variety of Swiss cheeses melted into white wine. Nutmeg, Kirschwasser and a little garlic essence are added to round out the flavor. Served traditionally with sausage, bread, apple slices and pickles, Swiss Cheese Fondue is the ultimate meal for sharing with others. So get your friends and family together for Fondue night!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 764 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Swiss
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs cheese use 2-3 different cheeses
- 8 oz dry white wine
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ tbsp kirsch
- ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Finely grate all the cheeses.
- Peel and cut vertically the garlic clove.
- Mix the Kirsch and cornstarch together to make a slurry.
- Rub the cut garlic clove over the base and sides of the fondue pot to add a hint of garlic flavor.
- Add the grated cheeses into the fondue pot, pour in the wine.
- Place the pot over a medium heat. Stir slowly and consistently. The cheese will melt. Once melted, add the cornstarch and Kirsch slurry to thicken and emulsify the fondue.
- When the fondue looks like creamy melted cheese, add grated nutmeg and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Remove the fondue pot from the heat and place it on a burner to keep warm. Eat immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4people
Calories
764kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
58g
(89%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
1116mg
(47%)
Potassium
179mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1706IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
1211mg
(121%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 764kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 58g | 89% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1116mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1706IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1211mg | 121% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.