Few dishes capture comfort like a pot of slowly melted cheese shared among friends.
This Swiss classic brings warmth to winter evenings, blending Gruyère and Emmentaler with a splash of white wine and lemon.
There’s a reason the Swiss have been gathering around bubbling pots of cheese for centuries. Warm, rich, and endlessly shareable, classic fondue is the kind of dish that invites everyone to slow down and linger. It is part meal, part ritual, a swirl of molten cheese, good bread, together creating convivial company.
This version combines nutty Gruyère and Emmentaler with white wine and a hint of lemon, creating a perfectly balanced blend that is silky, comforting and just indulgent enough for a cold winter night. All that is left is to gather your favourite dippers and let the conversation flow.
Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue
Ingredients
- 8 oz Emmentaler cheese, grated
- 8 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ground white pepper
- ground or whole nutmeg, grated
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine Emmentaler and Gruyère, mixing well. Set aside.
- Ina large saucepan, add garlic, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cheese mixture in small amounts to saucepan, whisking after each addition, until cheese is melted.
- In a small bowl, whisk together a little more wine and the cornstarch until smooth. Add to melted cheese, season with a pinch of white pepper and nutmeg, and stir until smooth. Transfer to a fondue pot and serve immediately.
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