Description
This Cheese Fondue Recipe is a cozy, crowd-pleasing classic that brings everyone together around a bubbling pot of creamy, melted cheese. It’s simple to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for holiday dinners, weekend gatherings, or a casual night in with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup grated Emmental cheese
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine or non-alcoholic grape juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate all cheeses and toss them with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the halved garlic clove.
- Add wine or grape juice and lemon juice to the pot and heat gently until simmering.
- Gradually add cheese in small handfuls, stirring constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Season with nutmeg and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a fondue stand over low heat and serve immediately with desired dippers.
Notes
Use high-quality cheese for the smoothest texture. Keep the heat low at all times to prevent separation, and stir gently in one direction. If the fondue thickens, add a splash of warm liquid to loosen it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg