| Fondue is one of the most delicious and | | | | Emmentaler cheese with the cornstarch in |
| fun ways to eat. A fondue (especially | | | | a large bowl. Toss it all together. Stir |
| cheese fondue) can be a big hit at a | | | | the cheese mixture into the wine one |
| party, a nice choice for a romantic | | | | small handful at a time until creamy. |
| dinner, or a perfect, fun meal with all | | | | Don't stir in a circle, use a zig-zag |
| the kids. It's different, exciting, and | | | | motion instead. If the fondue is too |
| most of all delicious! | | | | thick, add more wine. If it's too thin, |
| So are you ready to learn how to make a | | | | add more cornstarch. Keep the heat just |
| tasty cheese fondue? If so, this article | | | | high enough to melt the cheese or it |
| will show you everything you need to | | | | might start to get a bit stringy. When |
| know to get started. | | | | it reaches the desired texture (creamy) |
| This article assumes that you already | | | | add the kirsch and a bit of pepper and |
| own a fondue pot and forks. If you | | | | nutmeg. |
| don't, you might be able to use a | | | | 3. Transfer the mixture to the fondue |
| Crockpot and bamboo skewers as forks. A | | | | pot and serve as soon as possible with |
| fondue set is definitely recommended, | | | | the dipping ingredients. |
| and will make your fondue experience | | | | Dipping Ingredients |
| much more pleasant. | | | | -Cubes of French baguette |
| We will be making a Swiss fondue, which | | | | -Chunks of cooked chicken |
| is the most popular cheese fondue. And | | | | -Sausage |
| it's a favorite for good reason, the two | | | | -Asparagus |
| Swiss cheeses used in this recipe | | | | -Broccoli |
| combine to create the perfect flavor and | | | | -Chunks of green apple |
| texture for fondue. | | | | Be sure to prepare the dipping |
| Cheese Fondue Recipe | | | | ingredients before you start making the |
| Ingredients | | | | fondue. Good timing will make everything |
| - 1/2 pound of finely grated Gruyere | | | | turn out better. |
| cheese | | | | These dippers are just suggestions. You |
| - 1/2 pound of finely grated Emmentaler | | | | can probably think of all sorts of other |
| cheese | | | | things to dip into the fondue. If you |
| - 1 clove of garlic | | | | think it will taste good dipped in |
| - 1 cup dry white wine (preferably high | | | | melted cheese, you're probably right. |
| quality) | | | | Eating fondue is simple and fun. Just |
| - 1 tbsp lemon juice | | | | skewer one of the dipping ingredients |
| - 3 teaspoons cornstarch | | | | then dunk it into the melted cheese |
| - 1 tablespoon kirsch cherry brandy | | | | Allow the excess cheese to drip off. |
| - pepper and nutmeg | | | | After it cools a bit, it's ready to eat. |
| Directions | | | | You can provide small plates if you want |
| 1. Cut the garlic clove in half and use | | | | too, but they are not a necessity. |
| it to rub the inside of a medium | | | | Traditional drinks that accompany fondue |
| saucepan. Add the wine and lemon juice | | | | are hot tea and wine, but feel free to |
| then bring to a simmer over medium heat. | | | | drink whatever you like. Fondue is |
| 2. Mix the finely grated Gruyere and | | | | supposed to be fun after all. |