Cheese Fondue

🛒 Ingredients

• Gruyère cheese, shredded 75 g · 300 kcal
• Emmental cheese, shredded 75 g · 285 kcal
• Dry white wine 75 g · 60 kcal
• Garlic clove 5 g · 8 kcal
• Cornstarch 3 g · 11 kcal
• Kirsch (cherry brandy) 15 g · 36 kcal
• Crusty bread, cubed 70 g · 182 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rub the inside of a heavy-bottomed pot (or fondue pot) with a peeled garlic clove; discard the garlic.
2. Pour the white wine into the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Toss the shredded Gruyère and Emmental cheeses with cornstarch in a bowl, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4. Add the cheese mixture to the simmering wine, a handful at a time, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until completely melted and smooth.
5. Stir in the Kirsch, salt, and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg.
6. Transfer the fondue to a preheated fondue pot set over a burner to keep it warm.
7. Serve immediately with cubes of crusty bread for dipping.