5 from 12 votes
The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue
The Melting Pot Traditional Swiss Fondue combines white wine, garlic, and a mixture of Emmenthaler and Gruyere cheeses to create a rich, creamy melted cheese dish. Cornstarch and lemon juice stabilize the cheese while slow stirring in a fondue pot achieves a smooth, honey-like texture. Freshly ground black pepper and cherry liqueur are added before serving to enhance the savory and slightly fruity flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
524 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Swiss
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524
% 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.