Best 10 Swiss Cheese Fondue Kaesefondue Recipes

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Indulge in the ooey-gooey goodness of Swiss Cheese Fondue, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of Swiss tradition. This creamy, savory delight is a timeless classic, enjoyed by fondue enthusiasts worldwide. The harmonious blend of melted cheese, white wine, and a touch of seasonings creates an irresistible fondue that will tantalize your taste buds. Served piping hot in a communal pot, it becomes a centerpiece for gatherings, fostering a convivial atmosphere as you dip bread, vegetables, or even fruits into the melted cheese. Discover the art of making Swiss Cheese Fondue with our collection of recipes, ranging from the classic rendition to modern interpretations that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the delectable symphony of cheese, wine, and spices in every bite.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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 FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound Gruyere, coarsely grated
1/2 pound Emmental, coarsely grated
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 garlic clove
2/3 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay is fine)
4 tablespoons Kirsch (dry cherry brandy)
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
Dipping items of your choice, such as bread cubes or apples

Steps:

  • Toss the 2 cheeses together with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the cut garlic clove. Add wine and 2 tablespoons Kirsch and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cheese mixture, stirring, until mixture is hot and smooth.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons Kirsch if mixture is too thick. Season with nutmeg and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a fondue pot and serve immediately with dippers of choice.

CLASSIC SWISS THREE-CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • What to dip: crusty mixed grain bread, French or Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube); Cooked chicken breast, skin and bone removed, cut into bite-sized cubes; cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, cut into bite-sized wedges; boiled new potatoes; asparagus spears, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets prepared for dipping.
  • Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch. A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another. The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil. Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner. Serve immediately with dipping ingredients

SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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I had this recipe for years...My mom would make it when I lived at home.This is an Oh... so cheesy, excellent recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Cindy in PA.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons flour
1 clove garlic (halved)
1 cup apple juice or 1 cup dry white wine
fresh ground pepper
ground nutmeg (optional)
1 lb natural swiss cheese, shredded
1 loaf French bread or 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cut cheese in small amounts, dust with flour, set aside.
  • Rub the inside of fondue pot with cut surface of garlic.
  • Leave remaining garlic in pot.
  • Pour in applejuice or wine.
  • Turn to medium heat, until liquid simmers.
  • (Do not boil) Add cheese in small amounts to the hot liquid, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Add pepper and nutmeg.
  • Continue heating until bubbly.
  • Adjust heat to a gentle simmer.
  • Dip bread cubes in a swirl motion.
  • Helpful Hints: Let bread sit out, or use day old bread, it holds up better when dipping.
  • If cheese gets too thick, add more liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.1, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 606.9, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 27.3

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

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.

CHEESE FONDUE



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Intimidated by fondue? Shake it off, and follow this cheese fondue recipe to add one more party skill to your already impressive repertoire. With this easy cheese fondue recipe, the possibilities are endless and oh-so-tasty! It's a new, fun way to bring the family around the table as fall approaches.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 clove garlic, cut in half
1 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons kirsch, dry sherry, brandy or nonalcoholic white wine
1 loaf (1 lb) French bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
Apple and pear slices, if desired

Steps:

  • In resealable plastic food-storage bag, place cheeses and flour. Shake until cheese is coated with flour.
  • Rub garlic on bottom and side of fondue pot, heavy saucepan or skillet; discard garlic. Add wine. Heat over simmer setting on fondue pot or over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (do not boil). Stir in lemon juice.
  • Gradually add cheese mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wire whisk over low heat, until melted. Stir in kirsch.
  • Keep warm over simmer setting. If prepared in saucepan or skillet, pour into a fondue pot or heatproof serving bowl and keep warm over low heat. Fondue must be served over heat to maintain its smooth, creamy texture.
  • Spear bread and fruit with fondue forks; dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup heated wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality cheese. The better the cheese, the better the fondue. Look for a cheese that is smooth and creamy, with a rich flavor.
  • Grate the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese contains additives that can prevent it from melting smoothly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the fondue from burning.
  • Cook the fondue over low heat. This will help to prevent the cheese from curdling.
  • Stir the fondue constantly. This will help to keep the cheese smooth and creamy.
  • Add a little bit of cornstarch to the fondue. This will help to thicken it and prevent it from becoming too runny.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options. Some popular choices include bread, vegetables, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Swiss cheese fondue is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your fondue turns out perfectly every time. So gather your friends and family, and enjoy a delicious fondue feast!

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