Cheese Fondue Recipe

Craving a warm and interactive dining experience? Cheese Fondue is the perfect choice! This dish brings friends and family together, allowing everyone to dip their favorite bread into a pot of molten cheese. It's an engaging way to enjoy a meal, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in.

Imagine a rich, creamy blend of melted cheeses, infused with white wine and garlic, bubbling away in a communal pot. Each bite transports you to a Swiss chalet, where laughter and conversation flow as freely as the cheese. With this recipe, you can create that atmosphere right in your own home.

The Ultimate Cheese Fondue Experience

cheese fondue with assorted meats and cheese
cheese fondue with assorted meats and cheese

This rich and creamy cheese fondue is made with a blend of Gruyère and Emmental cheeses, garlic, white wine, and a hint of nutmeg. It's smooth, savory, and perfect for dipping crusty bread, blanched vegetables, or even bite-sized cooked meats.

Ingredients

  • 200g Gruyère cheese, grated

  • 200g Emmental cheese, grated

  • 1 clove garlic, halved

  • 300ml dry white wine

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy), optional

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste

  • Cubed crusty bread, for dipping

  • Blanched vegetables (e.g., broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers), for dipping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pot: Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the halved garlic cloves to infuse flavor.

  2. Heat the Wine: In the fondue pot, combine the white wine and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat until it's hot but not boiling.

  3. Melt the Cheese: Gradually add the grated Gruyère and Emmental cheeses, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

  4. Thicken the Fondue: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the kirsch (if using). Stir this mixture into the fondue to help thicken it. Continue to stir until the fondue is creamy and velvety.

  5. Season: Add freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of grated nutmeg to taste.

  6. Serve: Keep the fondue warm on a low burner and enjoy by dipping pieces of crusty bread and vegetables into the melted cheese.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4-6

  • Calories: 400kcal (per serving)

  • Fat: 30g

  • Protein: 20g

  • Carbohydrates: 15g