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 garlic clove, 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 cups); 8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups); 3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup); 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon kirsch; A few gratings of fresh nutmeg; Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove, 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 cups)
8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

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What to dip: crusty mixed grain bread, French or Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube); Cooked chicken breast, skin and bone removed, cut into bite-sized cubes; cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, cut into bite-sized wedges; boiled new potatoes; asparagus spears, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets prepared for dipping.
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Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic.
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Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
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In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch.
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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.
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The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil.
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Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
8
Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner.
9
Serve immediately with dipping ingredients

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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 garlic clove, 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 cups), 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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