Bern Food Tour: Best Swiss Cheese Fondue, Rösti & Traditional Cuisine

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more affordable and widely available.

dry white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Broth adds flavor without alcohol.

kirsch

🥗Healthier: cherry juice

💰Cheaper: water

Cherry juice maintains the fruity flavor.

Rub the inside of a fondue pot with garlic cloves.

Add grated Gruyère and Emmental cheese to the pot.

Pour in dry white wine and lemon juice.

Heat over low flame, stirring gently until cheese melts and is smooth.

Mix cornstarch with a little wine and add to the melted cheese.

Stir until thickened and creamy, about 5 minutes.

Season with nutmeg and black pepper to taste.

Serve with cubed bread, vegetables, and apple slices for dipping.

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