Print

The Best Creamy Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with bubbling yellow cheese fondue topped with toasted bread cubes.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this easy, creamy Swiss cheese fondue using Gruyère and Emmental. This homemade fondue sauce is perfect for parties or a cozy night in, offering restaurant-quality flavor without lumps.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Emmental cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Cubed bread, vegetables, and fruits for dipping

Instructions

  1. Rub the inside of your fondue pot or heavy-bottomed saucepan with the cut side of a garlic clove. Discard the garlic.
  2. Pour the white wine into the pot and heat over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
  3. In a small bowl, toss the grated cheeses with the flour until they are evenly coated. This step helps prevent lumps.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the coated cheese to the wine mixture one small handful at a time, stirring constantly in a figure-eight motion until each addition is fully melted and smooth before adding the next.
  5. Once all the cheese is melted, stir in the lemon juice, nutmeg, and black pepper.
  6. Continue stirring over low heat until the fondue is smooth and creamy. If the fondue becomes too thick, add a splash more wine. If it seems too thin, mix a teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir into the fondue until thickened.
  7. Transfer the fondue to a preheated fondue pot set over a low flame or warming element to keep it warm.
  8. Serve immediately with your chosen dippers.

Notes

  • For the creamiest texture, grate your own cheese; pre-shredded cheeses often contain anti-caking agents that can cause lumps.
  • If you prefer a copycat Melting Pot style, use a blend of Gruyère and Emmental cheeses.
  • Suitable dippers include crusty bread cubes, blanched broccoli florets, small cooked potatoes, apple slices, and cooked sausage pieces.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookingzenith.com/best-creamy-classic-cheese-fondue-recipe/