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A piece of bread is dipped into a pot of bubbling Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue using a long fondue fork.

Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue

This recipe makes a traditional cheese fondue, perfect for sharing during cozy evenings around the table where everyone gathers and shares.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Swiss
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Fondue pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups Swiss cheese, grated
  • 1 Garlic clove, halved
  • 1 cup Milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • To taste Black pepper
  • Pinch Nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the cut garlic half.
  • Heat milk gently over low heat until warm. Do not boil the milk.
  • Toss the grated cheese with cornstarch.
  • Gradually add the cheese mixture to the warm milk, stirring constantly.
  • Continue stirring until the cheese is smooth and fully melted.
  • Season the fondue with pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Serve the fondue immediately with bread or vegetables for dipping.

Notes

This fondue reminds me of slow evenings around the table, where everyone gathers and shares.
By Grace Williams, Contributor at Recipes by Betty.
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