Cheese Fondue
From: Johanne, La Sarre, Abitibi, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Easy to do.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] dry white wine
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] grated Emmenthal cheese
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup [125 mL] Kirsch
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] grated nutmeg [optional]
  • 1 French bread loaf, into cubes
  • Rub the inside of a ceramic fondue pot with garlic clove [throw away garlic clove].
  • Preheat oven broiler.
  • Bring dry white wine to a boil, into prepared fondue pot.
  • Lower heat; slowly add grated cheeses, stirring constantly using a wooden spoon, until completely melted.
  • Do not boil.
  • Then mix together cornstarch and Kirsch; add to mixture into fondue pot.
  • Season with pepper and, if desired, with grated nutmeg.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, brown bread cubes until golden brown.