Our Pairing Suggestion
Though cheese fondue is made with white wine, it's so lush that a firmly tannic red makes a great match (the tannins cut the richness). Try an Hermitage or Crozes-Hermitage from northern Rhône.
© Rob Howard
Recipe: Classic Cheese Fondue
- BASIC-EASY
- FAST
- MAKE-AHEAD
- VEGETARIAN
Ingredients
- 1 pound Gruyère cheese, coarsely shredded
- 1/2 pound Emmentaler cheese, coarsely shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon Kirsch
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- Crusty bread cubes, hard salami and small dill pickles, for serving
- In a bowl, toss the Gruyère and Emmentaler with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a cheese fondue pot or medium, enameled cast-iron casserole with the garlic, then add the wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese mixture all at once. Using a wooden spoon, stir over moderately low heat just until the cheese is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Kirsch and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the bread, salami and pickles.
Make Ahead
The fondue can be refrigerated overnight and reheated in a microwave oven, or on the stove over low heat.
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