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Cheese Fondue

A classic melted cheese fondue with crusty bread for dipping, finished with a sprinkle of paprika.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
650
Protein
35g
Cheese Fondue
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Ingredients

  • 400 g Gruyère cheese
  • 200 g Emmental cheese
  • 300 ml dry white wine
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp kirsch
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Pour the wine into the pot and heat over medium until steaming but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Gradually add the grated cheeses, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the kirsch until smooth, then stir into the cheese.

  5. 5

    Season with nutmeg and pepper, and continue stirring until the fondue is thick and creamy.

  6. 6

    Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot and keep warm over a low flame.

  7. 7

    Cut the baguette into bite-size cubes and serve with dipping forks.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the fondue with paprika just before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • fondue pot
  • heavy saucepan
  • grater
  • wooden spoon
  • small bowl
  • dipping forks

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