Swiss Style Fondue

Ingredients

Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, cherry tomatoes)

2 cups, cut into bite-sized pieces

French bread

1 loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes

Salt and pepper

to taste

Nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon

Kirsch (cherry brandy)

2 tablespoons

Cornstarch

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Dry white wine

1 cup

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Gruyere cheese

200 grams, grated

Swiss cheese

200 grams, grated

Instructions

1. Combine the Swiss cheese and Gruyere cheese in a large bowl and set aside.
2. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the minced garlic for flavor infusion.
3. Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the fondue pot and set it over medium heat. Heat the mixture until hot, but not boiling.
4. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the Kirsch to create a slurry.
5. Gradually add the cheese mixture to the hot wine, continually stirring until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth. This gradual process ensures a smooth, creamy fondue.
6. Stir in the cornstarch-Kirsch slurry into the cheese mixture. Continue to cook, stirring gently, until the fondue thickens.
7. Season the fondue with nutmeg, salt, and pepper according to your taste preference.
8. Transfer the fondue pot to a fondue burner and adjust the heat to keep the fondue warm and smooth.
9. Serve the fondue with cubed French bread and assorted vegetables for dipping. Enjoy the Swiss tradition of dipping and swirling your bread and vegetables in the creamy fondue.