Description
This Ultimate Cheese Fondue Recipe is a classic Swiss comfort food made with Gruyère, fontina, and gouda cheeses melted into a silky-smooth blend with white wine, garlic, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy dinners, entertaining guests, or creating a memorable communal dining experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 pound Gruyère cheese, freshly grated
- 1/3 pound fontina cheese, freshly grated
- 1/3 pound gouda cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brandy or kirsch
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Grate all cheeses and toss thoroughly with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat white wine, garlic, and lemon juice in a fondue pot or saucepan over medium-low heat until gently simmering.
- Add cheese mixture one handful at a time, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until fully melted.
- Continue adding cheese gradually until fondue is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in brandy, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat to low and serve immediately, keeping fondue warm.
Notes
Maintain low heat and stir constantly to prevent separation. Always use freshly grated cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: cheese fondue recipe, swiss cheese fondue, classic fondue, comfort food fondue, fondue at home