Ingredients

How to make it

  • Rub interior of your stainless-steel large saucepan with
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
  • Discard garlic and add to the pot:
  • 1 1/4 cups dry Pinot Grigio (if you have any Swiss Chasselas, this would be better)
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add:
  • 1 pound Gruyere and Appenzeller cheese, chopped or shredded (I'm not such a fan of the Appenzeller, so I go heavier on the Gruyere, it's really just a matter of taste preference)
  • Pinch of freshly grated or ground nutmeg
  • Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the cheese is melted (the cheese and wine will not yet be blended)
  • Mix together in a thoroughly in a small bowl:
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons kirsh
  • Stir into the cheese mixture. Continue to stir and simmer until the cheese mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Season with:
  • ground black pepper
  • if the fondue is too thick, add more wine, if it is too thin, add more cheese
  • transfer to preheated fondue pot

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  • sheryljordan 17 years ago
    I posted a competing (americanized) fondue recipe today, but all the props to your totally authentic one! I'll have to get up the courage to try that next time! I'm waiting for you to post some Raclette love... maybe someday soon we can share a cheese in person.
    ps. if you're a random person reading this i'm not creepy, we're sisters-in-law!
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    " It was excellent "
    noir ate it and said...
    I am a big fan of a *true fondue*...you have it here! Thank you! ^5!
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  • swissjordanmom 17 years ago
    Sorry, mispelt it. Chasselas. Here's a link from a vinnoble near where we lived: http://www.curiades.ch/commande.htm
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  • cookingforfun 17 years ago
    yes, that is just perfect
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  • cookingforfun 17 years ago
    yes, that is just perfect
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  • dandelion 17 years ago
    I tried to find out what Swiss Chaislass was, but it would not Google. Can you please tell me. From the recipe I would assume it is a wine. THX
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