The Best Cheese Fondue Recipe
Cheese lovers, this one is for you. The Best Cheese Fondue Recipe is creamy, smooth and full of rich flavor. It is perfect for cozy nights or small parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup grated Emmental cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic cut in half
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon kirsch optional
Instructions
Prepare the Cheese
- Grate the Gruyère and Emmental cheese finely. Place them in a bowl. Add cornstarch and toss gently. This helps the cheese melt smoothly without clumping.
Rub the Pot with Garlic
- Take the garlic halves and rub the inside of the saucepan. This gives a light garlic flavor. Discard the garlic after rubbing.
Heat the Wine
- Pour white wine and lemon juice into the saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warm. Do not let it boil.
Add Cheese Slowly
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add cheese mixture slowly, one handful at a time. Stir constantly in a figure-eight motion to prevent lumps.
Melt Until Smooth
- Keep stirring gently until all cheese melts. The mixture should be smooth and creamy. Do not let it boil, or it may separate.
Add Seasoning
- Add black pepper, nutmeg and kirsch if using. Stir well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer to Fondue Pot
- Pour the melted cheese into a fondue pot or serving bowl. Keep warm over low heat or a small burner to maintain smooth texture.
Serve Immediately
- Serve hot with bread cubes and vegetables. Stir occasionally to keep it smooth and prevent sticking at the bottom.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for best melting.
- Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
- Keep heat low to prevent separation.
- Stir constantly while melting.
- If too thick, add a splash of warm wine.
- If too thin, add a little more cheese.