CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE
Melt the hearts of your loved ones with this classic cheese fondue, perfect for the month of February! This comforting recipe is ideal for a Valentine’s day dinner for two, or to share with friends. Simple, tasty and a total must, it will quickly become a classic in your home this winter!
Servings: 8 portions
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb fondue cheese (like Gruyère, Comté or Emmental cheese), coarsely grated (500g)
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine (300 mL)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (30 mL)
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard (2 mL)
- 1/3 cup 18% table cream, plus more to thin (75 mL)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (0.5 mL)
- 1/8 tsp pepper (0.5 mL)
- vegetables (for dipping)
- fruits (for dipping)
- bread (for dipping)
- potatoes (for dipping)
Directions
- In bowl, toss cheese with cornstarch to coat. Set aside.
- In heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine wine and garlic. Cover and simmer 2 min. over medium heat. Uncover and discard garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in mustard. Adding a handful at a time, whisk in cheese mixture until smooth after each addition. Whisk in cream, lemon juice, nutmeg, pepper and 1 tbsp (15 mL) kirsch or brandy (if using), until smooth. Adjust consistency, if desired, by whisking in additional spoonfuls of cream.
- Pour into heated fondue pot or other gentle heat source such as slow cooker or double boiler. Serve with assorted foods for dipping: crusty bread, cooked potatoes, raw vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cornichons and mushrooms, or fruits such as apples and pears.
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