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Classic Cheese Fondue

By Sobeys
Published on December 16, 2024
Classic Cheese Fondue
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Time and servings

20 minsTotal time
8Servings
10 minsPrep time
10 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fondue cheese (like Gruyère, Comté or Emmental cheese), coarsely grated 500g
  • 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 300 mL
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch 30 mL
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard 2 mL
  • 1/3 cup 18% table cream, plus more to thin 75 mL
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg 0.5 mL
  • 1/8 tsp pepper 0.5 mL
  • Vegetables (for dipping)
  • Fruits (for dipping)
  • Bread (for dipping)
  • Potatoes (for dipping)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    In bowl, toss cheese with cornstarch to coat. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine wine and garlic. Cover and simmer 2 min. over medium heat. Uncover and discard garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in mustard. Adding a handful at a time, whisk in cheese mixture until smooth after each addition. Whisk in cream, lemon juice, nutmeg, pepper and 1 tbsp (15 mL) kirsch or brandy (if using), until smooth. Adjust consistency, if desired, by whisking in additional spoonfuls of cream.

  3. Step 3

    Pour into heated fondue pot or other gentle heat source such as slow cooker or double boiler. Serve with assorted foods for dipping: crusty bread, cooked potatoes, raw vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cornichons and mushrooms, or fruits such as apples and pears.