Description
Swiss cheese fondue celebrates classic Alpine cuisine with creamy melted cheeses and white wine. Bread cubes, crisp vegetables, and boiled potatoes make perfect dipping companions for you to enjoy this communal Swiss delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (0.5 l) Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) Emmental or Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (240 ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Crusty bread (baguette, sourdough, or ciabatta), cubed
- Vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cherry tomatoes), steamed or raw
- Sausage or ham slices, cooked
- Fresh fruit (apple or pear slices)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grate Gruyere and Emmental cheeses, then coat with cornstarch in a mixing bowl to prevent clumping and ensure smooth melting.
- Flavor Foundation: Rub a peeled garlic clove inside a heavy-bottomed saucepan to infuse subtle aromatic notes into the fondue base.
- Wine Integration: Pour white wine into the garlic-infused pan, heating gently until steamy but not boiling, creating a delicate liquid foundation.
- Cheese Incorporation: Slowly add the cornstarch-coated cheese into the warm wine, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon to develop a silky, uniform texture.
- Cooking Process: Maintain low to medium heat, stirring consistently to prevent scorching while transforming the mixture into a creamy, glossy consistency. Enhance the flavor profile by adding freshly ground nutmeg and black pepper, distributing spices evenly throughout the molten cheese.
- Serving: Transfer the finished fondue to a warm serving vessel or fondue pot, ensuring gentle heat preservation. Accompany with an array of dipping options such as cubed bread, boiled potatoes, and crisp vegetable pieces to complement the rich, velvety cheese mixture.
Notes
- Prevent Cheese Clumping: Toss cheese with cornstarch before melting to ensure smooth, lump-free texture and even distribution of ingredients.
- Control Wine Temperature: Heat wine gently without boiling to preserve delicate flavors and create perfect base for fondue, preventing separation or grainy consistency.
- Master Stirring Technique: Use consistent, gentle wooden spoon movements while adding cheese to wine, maintaining low heat to achieve silky, luxurious texture without burning.
- Customize Dietary Options: Swap traditional bread for gluten-free alternatives like roasted vegetables, apple slices, or cauliflower florets for diverse dietary needs without compromising flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg