Classic Swiss Three-Cheese Fondue

Serves: 5

Branson Greenfelder

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

51

Sweetness

67

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 tsps

Cornstarch

1 tbsp

Kirsch

Directions:

1

What to dip: crusty mixed grain bread, French or Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube); Cooked chicken breast, skin and bone removed, cut into bite-sized cubes; cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, cut into bite-sized wedges; boiled new potatoes; asparagus spears, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets prepared for dipping

2

Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic

3

Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat

4

In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch

5

A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another

6

The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil

7

Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper

8

Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner

9

Serve immediately with dipping ingredients