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Swiss Cheese Fondue: Heather & Eric
The Olympic Torch was lit with an amazing display of melted Swiss cheese... let's just say we were lucky we still had room for dinner after this one!
3rd Place Winner: Culinary Couples Year One - Best Appetizer!
Recipe:
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups shredded Emmentaler cheese
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tbs kirsch
Dash white pepper
Pinch grated nutmeg
French bread, cut in cubes
Apple slices
Rub inside of fondue pot with cut garlic clove.
Pour in wine and lemon juice; cook over medium heat until bubbly. Turn heat to low and gradually stir in cheeses with a wooden spoon.
In a small bowl blend cornstarch with kirsch. Blend into cheese and continue to cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is thick and smooth. Do not allow fondue to boil. Season with white pepper and nutmeg. Serve with bread cubes and apples. Makes 4 servings.
