Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBrenner PassFondue Recipe

Fondue Recipe

Inspired by Brenner Pass
Time30m
Serves4

Gruyère and Emmentaler, Sourdough, Fingerling Potatoes, Speck, Seasonal Vegetables, Cornichons

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Ingredients

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Cheese Fondue Ingredients

Method

Fondue Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese

    Grate both the Gruyère and Emmentaler cheeses and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Pot

    Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the garlic clove, then discard the garlic.

  3. 3

    Heat the Wine

    Pour the dry white wine into the pot and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer.

  4. 4

    Add Cheese and Thicken

    Gradually add the grated cheeses to the simmering wine, stirring continuously until melted and smooth.

  5. 5

    Mix Cornstarch

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with lemon juice. Add this mixture to the cheese fondue to thicken it.

  6. 6

    Season the Fondue

    Add nutmeg, black pepper, and adjust seasoning to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with sourdough bread, steamed fingerling potatoes, speck, seasonal vegetables, and cornichons for dipping.

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