France Fondue au Fromage (Cheese Fondue)
Fondue simply means “melted” in French, a straightforward title for this world-famous French classic. A three-course fondue meal often contains a cheese starter, a hot oil cook-at-the table meat entrée, and a decadent chocolate dessert. Armed with the requisite fondue set, the possibilities are nearly endless. Fondue au fromage is a perfect comfort food that tempers the rich and fatty melted cheese with crisp bread and fresh vegetables. A French classic that is always in vogue at parties, fondue is also surprisingly simple to prepare.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 2 lbs (900 g) melting cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry white wine
- 1 shot of kirsch
- 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) potato starch
- 1–2 baguettes, cubed
Directions
- Rub one half of the garlic clove around the inside of the fondue pot, place it on stove over low heat, and add the cheese and white wine.
- Heat mixture gently until the cheese melts, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir together kirsch and potato starch in a small bowl until well combined.
- Add mixture to the pot and cook the fondue, stirring occasionally, as the mixture gently bubbles.
- Remove mixture from heat after 5 minutes.
- Light flame of the fondue set and place the pot on its stand, ensuring that the mixture continues to gently simmer.
- Serve fondue with slices of baguette.
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