"Cheese fondue is one of the great melted-cheese dishes of the world, and it couldn't be simpler—but getting it right requires paying attention to a few key points. In this recipe, a combination of Emmentaler and Gruyère are melted together into a white wine base, then spiked with lemon juice and, optionally, kirsch...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 medium clove garlic, cut in half
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1 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio, plus more as needed
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1/2 pound Emmentaler cheese, grated
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1/2 pound Gruyère cheese, grated
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fresh juice from 1 lemon
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1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground white or black pepper
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Toasted bread cubed and/or lightly blanched vegetables, for dipping