Wood-Smoked Cheese Fondue Recipe

Name: Wood-Smoked Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dry white wine; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese; 3 cups shredded Italian fontina cheese; 3 tablespoons Kirsch liqueur (optional); 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt; 1 (1-pound) loaf artisan bread, such as a batard or pugliese, ends removed, cut into bite-sized cubes

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups dry white wine
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
3 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
3 cups shredded Italian fontina cheese
3 tablespoons Kirsch liqueur (optional)
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
1 (1-pound) loaf artisan bread, such as a batard or pugliese, ends removed, cut into bite-sized cubes

1
Prepare a medium heat fire (325F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
2
Combine the wine and garlic in a small clay or enameled cast-iron pot with a lid.
3
Cover and place in the oven to cook until the garlic is soft, about 20 minutes.
4
Uncover and continue to bake for 10 minutes, or until the garlic has melted.
5
Remove from the oven and mash the garlic.
6
Make a slurry of the cornstarch and water and stir into the mixture to thicken.
7
Stir in the cheeses and return to the oven to melt them, removing to stir a few times.
8
Add the optional Kirsch, the nutmeg, and salt to taste, then stir to combine.
9
Add a little water if the sauce has reduced too much.
10
Remove from the oven and place on a tabletop burner or hibachi to keep hot.
11
Each person should have a fondue fork and a small plate.
12
Place a piece of the bread on a fondue fork, swirl in the fondue, and bring up and twirl the bread to remove the excess cheese.

710

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 1/2 cups dry white wine, 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Wood-Smoked Cheese Fondue falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Wood-Smoked Cheese Fondue

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