Classic Cheese Fondue - Food Wishes

Gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Cheddar is more accessible and budget-friendly.

dry white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Broth maintains flavor without alcohol.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Flour is often more readily available.

Emmental cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: Swiss cheese

Swiss cheese is a cost-effective alternative.

Grate 1 pound of Gruyère cheese and 1 pound of Emmental cheese.

Add 1 cup of dry white wine to a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1 tablespoon of cherry brandy to the wine.

Crush a garlic clove and add it to the wine mixture.

Add a shake of cayenne pepper and freshly grated nutmeg to the mixture.

Whisk in cornstarch to combine with the wine mixture.

Heat the mixture until it thickens slightly and steam rises, but do not let it simmer.

Add the cheese to the wine mixture in handfuls, stirring for a few seconds between additions until fully combined.

Once smooth, transfer the mixture to a fondue pot and keep warm while serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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