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Classic Smooth Cheese Fondue for Gathering

Close-up of a white bowl filled with smooth cheese fondue, featuring toasted bread cubes being dipped on skewers.
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Make a rich, smooth cheese fondue perfect for sharing at your next gathering. This recipe uses traditional Swiss cheeses and wine to create a luscious dip that stays creamy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 pound Emmental cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Kirsch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toss the shredded cheeses together with the cornstarch in a medium bowl. This step helps prevent separation.
  2. Rub the inside of your fondue pot or heavy-bottomed saucepan with the cut side of the garlic clove. Discard the garlic.
  3. Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the pot. Heat over medium-low heat until small bubbles form around the edge. Do not boil.
  4. Gradually add the cheese mixture to the wine, a handful at a time, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until each addition is fully melted and smooth before adding more. Keep the heat low.
  5. Once all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the nutmeg and Kirsch, if using.
  6. Transfer the pot to a fondue burner set to low heat to keep the mixture warm. If the fondue becomes too thick, stir in a splash of warm wine.
  7. Serve immediately with cubed bread and your preferred dippers.

Notes

  • For the best texture, grate the cheese yourself rather than using pre-shredded cheese.
  • Keep the heat low during the entire process; boiling the wine will cause the cheese to seize.
  • Use firm bread cubes that hold up well when dipped, like day-old French bread.

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