The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue
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The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue
Description
The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue features a blend of Swiss cheeses, white wine, and garlic slowly melted together and thickened with cornstarch. The process begins by warming wine and garlic to infuse flavor, then gradually blending in grated Emmenthaler and Gruyere cheeses, which give the fondue its signature creamy, smooth texture. Lemon juice is added to help maintain the cheese's consistency and prevent clumping.
The fondue texture is honey-like, thick enough to coat dipping items thoroughly without being too stiff. Freshly ground black pepper lends mild spiciness, while Cherry liqueur introduces a subtle fruitiness that cuts through the rich cheese. This fondue serves as a communal dish accompanied by crunchy crusty bread, crisp raw vegetables, or apple slices for dipping, balancing the rich cheese flavors.
Maintaining the proper temperature of the fondue pot is crucial to avoid cheese clumping. If clumping occurs, a splash of warm wine can help smooth the mixture, and the heat can be reduced accordingly. This control preserves the creamy texture essential for a traditional Swiss fondue experience.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces white wine dry
- 3 tablespoons garlic chopped
- ½ pound swiss cheese grated, Emmenthaler style
- ½ pound gruyere cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 ounce Cherry liqueur like Kirshwasser (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, fresh ground
Instructions
- In your fondue pot, heat together dry white wine and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine cheeses and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cornstarch over the cheese and mix together.
- Add lemon juice to the white wine mixture in the fondue pot.
- When the garlic becomes fragrant, add ⅓ of the cheese to the fondue pot and stir in cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add an additional ⅓ of the cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Add the remaining cheese. Stir and blend until the cheese has the texture of honey.
- Before serving, add freshly ground black pepper and cherry liqueur.
- Serve with crusty bread, raw broccoli florets, raw baby carrots, apple slices, or anything else you might like to dip in cheese fondue.
Notes
- Monitor the fondue pot temperature to prevent cheese clumping during melting.
- If the cheese starts to clump, add a splash of warm wine and lower the heat to restore smoothness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 302mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 149mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 1035mg | 104% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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