Swiss Cheese Fondue
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
764 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Swiss
Swiss Cheese Fondue
Description
Swiss Cheese Fondue involves finely grating two to three different cheese varieties and melting them slowly with dry white wine in a fondue pot. The pot is first rubbed with garlic to impart subtle flavor. A slurry of kirsch and cornstarch is added during melting to stabilize and thicken the mixture, creating a creamy texture.
Seasonings include freshly grated nutmeg and cracked black pepper, added at the end for aromatic warmth and spice. The fondue is kept warm on a burner to maintain perfect dipping consistency throughout the meal.
This fondue is traditionally served with chunks of bread, vegetables, or small boiled potatoes, making it a social dining experience. Its smooth, velvety texture and cheesy richness combine with the wine and kirsch for nuanced flavor.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs cheese use 2-3 different cheeses
- 8 oz white wine dry
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ tbsp kirsch
- ¼ tsp nutmeg grated
- ¼ tsp black pepper cracked
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 764 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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