Swiss Fondue

My husband grew up in Switzerland and it's there where I truly began to appreciate fondue. There are many variations of fondue in Switzerland, but this is the most common version. I love the ritual and it's so fun (and easy!) for entertaining. If you can get your hands on it, a splash of kirsch just before serving really gives fondue a fortifying kick.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 902 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 ½ cups dry white wine
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 2 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 2 ½ cups shredded Emmental cheese
• 1 (8 inch) French bread, cubed
• 1 pound cooked baby potatoes
• 1 cup cornichons
• 1 cup pickled pearl onions

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cheese is evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan. Add wine and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir with a spatula, gently stirring in a figure-of-eight motion, until all of the cheese is added and the fondue is smooth and homogenous. Reduce heat to medium-low if the fondue is boiling too vigorously.

Step 3

Immediately serve fondue, preferably over a warmer. If you used a saucepan on the stove to heat the fondue, you can carefully transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to serve.