Traditional Swiss Fondue

Easy 15 mins prep 20 mins cooking 4-6 servings

Authentic recipe featuring Gruyère and Emmental, served with crusty bread. A Swiss classic perfect for gatherings.

Bubbling Swiss cheese fondue with bread for dipping

Ingredients

  • 400g Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 400g Emmental cheese, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, halved
  • 300ml dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Crusty bread, cubed for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. Rub the inside of a fondue pot with garlic halves
  2. 2. Heat wine until simmering
  3. 3. Gradually add cheese while stirring in a figure-8 pattern
  4. 4. Mix cornstarch with lemon juice and add to prevent separation
  5. 5. Season with pepper and nutmeg
  6. 6. Keep warm over a fondue burner

Chef's Notes

  • Use room temperature cheese for better melting
  • If mixture is too thick, add warm wine
  • Stir constantly to prevent burning