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classic cheese fondue with french bread

(2 ratings)
mrdick1950 avatar
Recipe by
Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950
Florala, AL

In the 70's it was the rage to have fondue parties. This is the classic Cheese Fondue that I have used since then. Whether it is for a meal or as a dip this is an easy recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For classic cheese fondue with french bread

  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 lb
    gruyere cheese or half emmentaler a gruyere cheese
  • 1/4 c
    kirsch (strong cherry-flavored liqueur)
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • dash
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • pinch
    freshly ground white pepper
  • pinch
    paprika, sweet mild
  • french bread, cubed

How To Make classic cheese fondue with french bread

  • 1
    Rub the inside of the fondue pot with one clove of garlic and then discard.
  • 2
    Cook wine and lemon juice int pot until very hot. Add garlic clove speared with a toothpick (it will make removing it easier). Decrease heat and stir in cheese, cooking until melted.
  • 3
    In a separate bowl, blend kirsch with cornstarch, nutmeg, white pepper and paprika; stir into cheese until smooth. Keep on low heat and do not boil.
  • 4
    Remove garlic clove and serve with French bread.
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