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The Best Easy & Creamy Classic Cheese Fondue Recipe

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Make the best cheese fondue recipe at home! This classic Swiss cheese fondue, featuring Gruyère and Emmental, results in a creamy, smooth dip perfect for your next cozy night in or party food spread. Learn how to make cheese fondue without lumps!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Emmental cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Freshly grated black pepper, to taste
  • Cubed bread, vegetables, and fruits for dipping

Instructions

  1. Rub the inside of your fondue pot with the cut clove of garlic. Discard the garlic.
  2. In the fondue pot over medium heat, slowly warm the white wine until it is simmering lightly. Do not boil.
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the grated Gruyère and Emmental cheeses with the flour until the cheese is evenly coated. This step helps prevent lumps.
  4. Add the flour-coated cheese to the warm wine, a handful at a time, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until each addition is completely melted and smooth before adding more. Keep the heat low.
  5. Once all the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth, stir in the lemon juice, nutmeg, and black pepper.
  6. Continue stirring gently over low heat to maintain a creamy consistency. If the fondue becomes too thick, you can add a splash more wine.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite fondue dippers. Keep the heat very low to prevent scorching or breaking.

Notes

  • For the creamiest cheese fondue, grate your own cheese from a block; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that cause graininess.
  • Kirsch (cherry brandy) can be added with the lemon juice for a more traditional Swiss cheese fondue flavor.
  • Prepare a fantastic fondue board with crusty bread cubes, blanched broccoli, apple slices, and small cooked potatoes for dipping.

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