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