cheese fondue

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47 Pinches
Lincoln, CA
Updated on Jun 27, 2012

I remember when the Fondue Pot was a basic kitchen utensil. Drag it out again and give this a try. You may be surprised at how good these "old" recipes are.

prep time 30 Min
cook time
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups white wine
  • 1 pound gruyere cheese, chopped
  • pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons kirsh
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

How To Make cheese fondue

  • Step 1
    Rub the interior of a medium stainless-stgeel pot with a clove of garlic that has been halved and then discard the garlic
  • Step 2
    Tear into bite-sized pieces of 1 loaf of crusty french bread.
  • Step 3
    After rubbing pot with garlic, add wine to pot and bring to a simmer over a medium heat. Add cheese and nutmeg. Coo, stirring with a wooden spoon until the cheese is melted (the cheese and wine will not be blended yet).
  • Step 4
    Mix throughly in a small bowl the cornstarch and kirsch. Stir into the cheese mixture. Continue to stir and simmer until the cheese mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 5
    If the fondue is to thick, add up to another 1/4 c. white wine.
  • Step 6
    To serve, transfer to a fondue pot or chafing dish set over a flame.

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