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Simple Cheese Fondue Recipe

This authentic Swiss cheese fondue blends rich Gruyère and creamy Emmental into a silky, restaurant-quality fondue that comes together in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Swiss
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Gruyère cheese shredded
  • 8 oz Emmental cheese shredded
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 garlic clove halved
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Shred cheeses and toss each separately with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  2. Rub garlic around the inside of fondue pot. Add wine and heat until small bubbles form.
  3. Stir in Gruyère using figure-eight motions until nearly melted, then add Emmental gradually.
  4. Add lemon juice and continue stirring until smooth and glossy.
  5. Season with pepper and keep warm over low heat for serving.

Notes

Never use pre-shredded cheese—freshly grated melts smoothly and prevents grainy texture.