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Swiss Cheese Fondue





Prep and Cook Time
25 mins

Cheese fondue is a fun and unique appetizer that’s perfect for bringing friends together. This fondue recipe features Swiss and gruyère cheeses and is served with baguette cubes.

Swiss Cheese Fondue




Photo: James Carrier; Styling: Valerie Aikman-Smith
 1 to 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
 1/2 pound Swiss (emmenthal) cheese, shredded
 1/2 pound gruyère cheese, shredded
 4 teaspoons cornstarch
 1 teaspoon dry mustard
 2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
  Fresh-ground nutmeg and pepper
 1 baguette (1/2 lb.), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Step 1
1

In a 1 1/2- to 2-quart fondue pan (flame-proof ceramic or porcelain-glazed cast-iron) or heavy-bottom metal pan over medium heat, warm 1 cup wine until bubbles form and slowly rise to surface, about 6 minutes.

Step 2
2

In a bowl, mix Swiss cheese, gruyère cheese, cornstarch, and mustard.

Step 3
3

Add cheese mixture, a handful at a time, to hot wine, stirring until fondue is smoothly melted and beginning to bubble. Add kirsch and sprinkle fondue with nutmeg and pepper.

Step 4
4

Set pan over an ignited alcohol or canned solid-fuel flame (if pan is ceramic, place a heat diffuser between it and heat source). Adjust heat so fondue bubbles very slowly. Check occasionally to be sure fondue is not scorching; if it is too hot, reduce or turn off the heat, then resume heating when mixture begins to cool.

Step 5
5

Spear bread cubes, 1 at a time, with fondue forks or thin skewers (metal or wood) and swirl through fondue (stir across bottom frequently to prevent scorching); lift out and let drip briefly over pan, then eat. If fondue gets too thick for easy dipping, stir in more heated wine, a few tablespoons at a time. After fondue is consumed, scrape the cheese crust from pan to divide and eat; it's considered a special treat.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 656Calories from Fat 49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g56%

Saturated Fat 21g105%
Cholesterol 115mg39%
Sodium 687mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
Protein 38g76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.