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classic swiss fondue

lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

A traditional Swiss fondue is served with cubes of crusty bread, pickled vegetables such as small, sweet gherkins, and a glass of icy kirsch. Kirsch is the traditional spirit used to dissolve the cornstarch added to a classic fondue, but it can be replaced with vodka or regular brandy. From Fondue It! by Silvana Franco.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Fondue

Ingredients For classic swiss fondue

  • 1 lg
    garlic clove
  • 1 c
    dry white wine
  • 2 Tbsp
    dry white wine
  • 1 tsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 7 oz
    gruyere cheese, grated
  • 7 oz
    emmental cheese, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp
    kirsch or brandy
  • salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • DIPPERS:
  • cubes of bread
  • pickled vegetables

How To Make classic swiss fondue

  • 1
    Halve the garlic clove lengthwise and rub the cut surfaces over the bottom and sides of the fondue pot. Add the wine and lemon juice and gently warm through.
  • 2
    Stir in the cheeses and heat gently, stirring until melted, but do not let the mixture boil.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the kirsch, then stir into the fondue. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring, until thickened. Season to taste, then lower the heat. Serve with cubes of bread and pickles for dipping.
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