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🍽️ Authentic Swiss Cheese Fondue

600 kcal · 40 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Baguette(s) (cut into pieces)
• 300 g Gruyère (finely grated)
• 300 g Emmentaler ((Swiss), finely grated)
• 1 Garlic clove(s) (first halved and then pressed)
• 300 ml White wine
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Kirsch
• Pepper, white
• 1 pinch Paprika powder, sweet
• 1 pinch Nutmeg (grated)

Instructions

1. 1. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the half clove of garlic.
2. 2. Pour the wine into the prepared pot.
3. 3. Heat the wine over very low heat until it is warm.
4. 4. Add the grated cheese gradually to the warm wine.
5. 5. Stir constantly until the cheese has completely melted.
6. 6. Press the second clove of garlic directly into the cheese mixture.
7. 7. Mix the cornstarch with the kirsch in a small bowl.
8. 8. Pour the starch-kirsch mixture into the cheese.
9. 9. Bring the fondue to a brief boil while stirring continuously.
10. 10. Light the flame of the rechaud (a small tabletop warmer used for keeping food hot).
11. 11. Season the fondue with a pinch of pepper.
12. 12. Add a pinch of paprika powder.
13. 13. Add a pinch of ground nutmeg.
14. 14. Skewer the baguette slices onto the fondue forks.
15. 15. Dip the bread into the hot cheese fondue.
16. 16. Enjoy the fondue immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 600
• Protein: 30 g · Fett/Fat: 35 g · Carbs: 42 g