Best 7 Baby Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is baby Swiss cheese fondue, a culinary masterpiece that captivates the senses and warms the soul. This classic dish, originating from the heart of Switzerland, has gained worldwide recognition for its rich, creamy texture and nutty, slightly tangy flavor profile.

At its core, baby Swiss cheese fondue is a communal experience, a convivial gathering around a pot of melted cheese, crusty bread, and an array of accompaniments. Dive into the depths of this molten delight, savoring the perfect balance of sharpness and smoothness. The gooey, stretchy cheese, accented with a hint of white wine and aromatic herbs, coats every morsel of bread, creating a symphony of textures in your mouth.

This article presents a curated collection of baby Swiss cheese fondue recipes, each offering unique variations on this timeless classic. Embark on a culinary journey, exploring the diverse flavors and techniques that elevate this dish beyond its traditional boundaries.

From the simplicity of a classic fondue to innovative twists like the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or even a touch of spice, these recipes cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of achieving the perfect consistency, ensuring a fondue that flows effortlessly without becoming too thick or runny.

Whether you're a seasoned fondue enthusiast or a curious culinary explorer, this article promises an immersive experience. Gather your loved ones, set the table, and prepare to immerse yourselves in the irresistible allure of baby Swiss cheese fondue. Let the cheese, the bread, and the shared moments create memories that will linger long after the last bite. So get ready to embark on a fondue adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE FONDUE



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A classic cheese fondue recipe that is easy and sure to impress guests. Includes tips for making smooth fondue, the best cheeses, dippers and more!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 pound firm alpine-style cheese (such as gruyere)
1/3 pound fontina
1/3 pound gouda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Boiled baby new potatoes in their skins (quartered if large)
Lightly steamed broccoli florets
Lightly steamed cauliflower florets
Lightly steamed asparagus
Button mushrooms (wiped clean and stems removed)
Cherry tomatoes
Sliced firm apples (such as Granny Smith)
Cooked sliced hot sausage
Cubed French, sourdough, and/or pumpernickel bread

Steps:

  • Grate all of the cheeses. In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses with the cornstarch, tossing thoroughly to coat all pieces.
  • In a stove-safe fondue pot or large heavy saucepan, bring the wine, garlic, and lemon juice to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the cheeses to the simmering liquid a little at a time, stirring well between each addition to ensure a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in the brandy, mustard, and nutmeg.
  • Arrange an assortment of bite-size dipping foods on a platter. If necessary, carefully pour the fondue into a fondue pot. Serve with fondue forks or wooden skewers. Dip and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 6, not including dippers, Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sugar 2 g

SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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As cold winter blows outside, our Test Kitchen home economists suggest warming up with this rich and creamy fondue. Don't be surprised when the pot is scraped clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove, halved
2 cups white wine, chicken broth or unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
7 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Optional: Cubed bread and assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • Rub garlic clove over the bottom and sides of a fondue pot; discard garlic and set fondue pot aside. In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, bring 1-3/4 cups wine and nutmeg to a simmer. Gradually add cheese, stirring after each addition until cheese is melted (cheese will separate from wine). , Combine cornstarch and remaining wine until smooth; gradually stir into cheese mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and mixture is blended and smooth. Transfer to prepared fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SIMPLE SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it, it brings back fond childhood memories. I love the rich flavor. Happy dipping! -Tracy Lawson, Farr West, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
French bread cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, flour, mustard and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat cream and beer over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Stir in cheese mixture. Bring just to a gentle boil; cook and stir until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a small fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHEESE FONDUE



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I've been making this fondue since the early 70's. Always so good!

Provided by Sheila

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dry white wine
½ pound shredded Swiss cheese
½ pound shredded Gruyere cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Simmer wine in fondue pot. Add Swiss cheese, Gruyere cheese, 1/4 pound at a time. Stir after each addition of cheese until melted. Stir in flour. When all the cheese has melted, stir in salt and nutmeg. Serve with cut-up French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 939.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

SWISS FONDUE



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My husband grew up in Switzerland and it's there where I truly began to appreciate fondue. There are many variations of fondue in Switzerland, but this is the most common version. I love the ritual and it's so fun (and easy!) for entertaining. If you can get your hands on it, a splash of kirsch just before serving really gives fondue a fortifying kick.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Cheese Fondue

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 ½ cups shredded Emmental cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 clove garlic, halved
1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 (8 inch) French bread, cubed
1 pound new potatoes, raw; baby potatoes
1 cup cornichons, finely chopped
1 cup pickled pearl onions

Steps:

  • Combine Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cheese is evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan. Add wine and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir with a spatula, gently stirring in a figure-of-eight motion, until all of the cheese is added and the fondue is smooth and homogenous. Reduce heat to medium-low if the fondue is boiling too vigorously.
  • Immediately serve fondue, preferably over a warmer. If you used a saucepan on the stove to heat the fondue, you can carefully transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 156.1 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1358.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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Get together with friends around the ultimate sharing dish - a classic cheese fondue. Enjoy with crusty bread, boiled potatoes, crudités and pickles

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

200ml dry white wine
1 tbsp lemon juice
200g comte or gruyère, grated
200g emmental, grated
2 tsp cornflour
1 tbsp kirsch or schnapps
1 garlic clove, halved (optional)
crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités and cornichons, to serve

Steps:

  • Pour the wine and lemon juice into a heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and warm until steaming. Add all of the cheese, a handful at a time, whisking between each addition until all the cheese has been added. Continue to stir for 4-5 mins until everything is fully melted, smooth and creamy. Mix the cornflour with the kirsch in a small bowl, then stir this into the cheese mixture. Continue to cook over a low heat for a minute more.
  • Rub the garlic on the inside of the fondue pot, if you like, then carefully pour the cheese mixture into the pot and immediately place it over the flame. (If you don't have a fondue set, add the garlic along with the wine in step one, then remove and discard it before you add the kirsch mixture.) Serve immediately with crusty bread, boiled new potatoes, vegetable crudités or cornichons for dunking, if you like. You can place the fondue back over a low heat if you need to reheat it after serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.08 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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This traditional Swiss fondue - the sort you might have encountered in an Alpine ski lodge circa 1972 - calls for an equal amount of Gruyère cheese, for its depth of flavor, and Emmenthaler, for its supple texture; a shot of kirsch, for its cherry aroma and alcoholic oomph; and a little garlic, for bite. It takes all of 15 minutes, and will emerge as magnificently creamy, smooth and velvety as custard, but with a funky, deep flavor that dazzlingly enriches anything you dunk in the pot: bread cubes, apple slices, clementine sections, nuggets of salami, pretzels, tofu. It is even marvelous spooned onto a romaine lettuce salad in place of dressing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound Gruyère cheese, grated
3/4 pound Emmenthaler, raclette or Appenzeller cheese, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 to 2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste (optional)
Crusty bread cubes; steamed broccoli or cauliflower; carrot, celery or fennel sticks; cubed apple; seedless grapes; clementine sections; cubed salami, soppressata or kielbasa; roasted chestnuts and/or dried apricots, for serving.

Steps:

  • Rub cut side of garlic on inside of large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, preferably cast iron, rubbing the bottom and halfway up the sides. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss cheeses with cornstarch. Add a handful at a time to simmering wine, stirring until first handful melts before adding next. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly until cheese is completely melted. Add kirsch, if using, and heat until bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Serve with crusty bread and other accompaniments. (See variations below)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 861 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan or fondue pot to prevent the cheese from burning.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts smoothly.
  • Use a dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, to prevent the fondue from becoming too heavy.
  • Add a little cornstarch or flour to the fondue to help it thicken.
  • Season the fondue to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options, such as bread, vegetables, and fruit.
  • Keep the fondue warm over a low flame or in a fondue pot.

Conclusion:

Baby Swiss cheese fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for parties or gatherings, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this fondue is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a simple yet impressive dish, give this Baby Swiss cheese fondue a try.

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