| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Cook: | 10 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Gruyere, coarsely grated
- 1/2 pound Emmental, coarsely grated
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2/3 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay is fine)
- 4 tablespoons Kirsch (dry cherry brandy)
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Dipping items of your choice, such as bread cubes or apples
Instructions
- Toss the 2 cheeses together with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the cut garlic clove. Add wine and 2 tablespoons Kirsch and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cheese mixture, stirring, until mixture is hot and smooth.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons Kirsch if mixture is too thick. Season with nutmeg and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a fondue pot and serve immediately with dippers of choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 778 |
| Total Fat | 37 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 53 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Protein | 43 g |
| Cholesterol | 115 mg |
| Sodium | 935 mg |
Reviews
Buying a $60 bottle of kirschwasser for two spoonfulls of kirsch is insane. I’d like to see recommendations for alternatives — cognac, dry vermouth, cherry brandy, pear brandy or whatever.
No luck with this one either, rarely fail on cooking skills, brought premium ingredients and followed the recipe to a T, but the cheese would not blend or melt fully, tuned into a loppy mess. Some essential element is missing from the recipe.
Tasty and easy. 20 minutes to bliss! A family favorite. Sometimes I use only swiss cheese to save money, or that’s all that I have. This turns out beautifully every time.
Great recipe. Very important to follow exactly or you will end up with a soupy mess! My family loves this recipe! Thanks
As for the poor review this recipe received, I think it would be wise for people to try a recipe before serving it at a party???
This recipe is one of our favorites. My husband is hard to sell, and he enjoyed this as well.
This recipe is one of our favorites. My husband is hard to sell, and he enjoyed this as well.
I’ve used this recipe several times and always get rave reviews. I think it’s essential to make sure you get good quality cheese and follow the instructions closely.
This is the worst Swiss fondue recipe I’ve tried.. Thanks for ruining my party. How much did you pay the three reviews above me to post nice things?
AWFUL!!!
Had this for a late NYE dinner and it was wonderful. Served it with fresh broccoli, tomatoes, sausage, bread cubes and shrimp. The Boys loved it!
The only adjustment we had to make is to adjust the cherry brandy, we like a little but find that too much of it seems to overpower the taste of the cheese, at least for our palate.
This is a great recipe for picky cheese lovers too because the cheeses are not very intense in flavor.
Loved it, friends loved it and most important my husband did too
Loved it, friends loved it and most important my husband did too