Cheese Fondue Recipe
Apples, strawberries, and sourdough bread.
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Ingredients
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Fondue Ingredients
Dippers
Method
Fondue Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
Grate the Gruyère and Emmental cheese and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Pot
Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan with the cut side of the garlic.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In the fondue pot, pour the dry white wine and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- 4
Add Cheese
Gradually add the grated cheese to the simmering wine, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until melted and smooth.
- 5
Thicken the Mixture
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with lemon juice to create a slurry. Add this to the cheese mixture and stir well to thicken.
- 6
Season the Fondue
Add a pinch of nutmeg and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Serving the Fondue
- 7
Prepare the Dippers
Cut the sourdough bread into cubes, slice the apples into wedges, and wash the strawberries.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the melted cheese mixture to a fondue pot with a candle or burner underneath to keep warm. Arrange the dippers on a platter alongside the fondue pot.
- 9
Enjoy
Use fondue forks or skewers to dip the bread, apple wedges, and strawberries into the melted cheese. Enjoy immediately!
