Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue Recipe

Name: Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 ounces gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c); 8 ounces emmenthaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c); 3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 c); 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon kirsch; 3 dashes fresh nutmeg; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c)
8 ounces emmenthaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into small cubes (about 1/2 c)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
3 dashes fresh nutmeg
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic.
2
Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
3
In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch.
4
A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another.
5
The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil.
6
Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
7
Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner.
8
Serve immediately with dipping ingredients of your choice.

563

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No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, peeled, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 8 ounces gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded,and shredded (about 2 1/2 c), and more.

Yes, Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

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