Authentic Swiss Cheese Fondue

A simple meal best enjoyed with friends, fondue makes a fun appetizer or meal. Make this traditional Swiss Cheese Fondue at your next get together or party.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine Swiss

Servings 6 servings

Calories 2874.6 kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron Cheese, Meat and Chocolate Fondue Pot (red) Set possible for Camping, 11-Piece set with 6 Fondue Forks, Serve 6 Persons

1 Cast iron fondue pot

Ingredients

450 grams Gruyere Cheese
300 grams Emmentaler Cheese
1 cup Dry White Wine - I used Kim Crawfords Sauvignon Blanc
1 clove Garlic
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
1 loaf of your favourite sourdough or crusty French bread

Instructions

Begin by taking the clove of garlic and rubbing the inside of the caquelon (fondue dish) with the cut side, spreading the natural garlic oil on the surface.
Mix the the white wine and cornstarch in the fondue pot and stir well to dissolve the starch. Light the fondue burner and gently heat the wine.
As the wine gently heats, shred the cheese on a handheld box grater or other grating device, and add it to the wine.
Finish the Swiss cheese fondue with a splash of kirsch.

Nutrition

Calories: 2874.6kcal

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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