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