Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue

A good Swiss home always has a bottle of kirsch on hand....... often taken as a shot with a piece of chocolate.......

Buying a $60 bottle of kirschwasster for two spoonfulls of kirsch is insane. I'd like to see recommendations for alternatives -- cognac, dry vermouth, cherry brandy, pear brandy or whatever.

Gourmet magazine's measurements are different than yours, but the ingredients list is the same (except theirs does not call for lemon juice or pepper, plus adds a little mustard powder). I went to high school in Switzerland and wouldn't dream of putting anything into my cheese fondue other than day-old bread. And remember the white wine. :-)

As someone from switzerland I'm a little bit disappointed. Don't discard the garlic. Add more garlic (4-5 cloves) I've never seen anyone dipping tomatoes or fruits... usually we use only one day old pieces of white bread.

Wonderful and Very tasty!  Made this basted on the 5-star rating and it Did Not Disappoint.    I made it on the stove first and would suggest using a non stick pan.  I am still trying to get all the cheese off the bottom.  LoL!  At the end of the evening folk congregated around the fondue pot!  Will keep this recipe on hand to make again!!

Easy and delicious.  Fun for Saturday night dinner for family and friends.