Classic Cheese Fondue

By carinem25

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

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

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.