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Cheese Fondue

Name: Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Swiss
Ingredients: 400 g Gruyère (coarsely grated); 400 g Vacherin fribourgeois (coarsely grated); 300 ml Dry white wine; 2 tbsp Cornflour; 1 clove Garlic; 2 tbsp Kirsch; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 pinch Nutmeg and pepper; 600 g Firm-crumbed bread (cubed, with crust)

Cheese Fondue is a classic Swiss main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Gruyère (coarsely grated), Vacherin fribourgeois (coarsely grated), Dry white wine, Cornflour, Garlic, Kirsch, Lemon juice, Nutmeg and pepper and Firm-crumbed bread (cubed, with crust), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Swiss cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Ají De Gallina.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 15 minCook: 20 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Gruyère (coarsely grated)400 g
Vacherin fribourgeois (coarsely grated)400 g
Dry white wine300 ml
Cornflour2 tbsp
Garlic1 clove
Kirsch2 tbsp
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Nutmeg and pepper1 pinch
Firm-crumbed bread (cubed, with crust)600 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1

Rub the inside of the pot with a cut clove of garlic and leave it in.

Step 2

Toss both grated cheeses with the cornflour by hand until every shred is coated.

Step 3♨️ Boil

Warm the wine with the lemon juice until bubbles appear at the edge, but not to a boil.

Step 4

Add the cheese a handful at a time, stirring in a figure of eight until each is fully melted before the next goes in.

Step 5

When the mass turns even and strings from the spoon, add the kirsch and season with nutmeg and pepper.

Step 6

Move it to the burner and keep the flame at its lowest. The bread is speared through the crust rather than the crumb.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Cheese Fondue carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, gruyère (coarsely grated) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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