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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a flavorful fondue to share with friends at dinner parties. Suggested fondue flavorings: Fried shallots Thinly sliced scallion greens Crumbled bacon Accompaniments: Assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, small carrots, pearl onions, and potatoes Bread sticks Cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread cooked bacon Ingredients:
1/2 pound finely diced gruyere cheese (about 2 cups) |
1/2 pound finely diced emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups) |
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 large garlic cloves, halved |
1 1/3 cups dry white wine |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 to 3 tablespoons kirsch |
freshly ground nutmeg, if desired |
3 canned whole chipotle chiles in adobo, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) |
freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch.
2. Rub the inside of a heavy 3 to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves, leaving garlic in pan, and add wine and lemon juice. Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in cheese mixture by handfuls. Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in kirsch, nutmeg, chiles, and pepper, to taste. Transfer the fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.
3. Stir in fried shallots, scallions, and/or bacon, if using, and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping. Stir fondue often to keep combined.
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