Best Cheese With Wine And Sherry Fondue Recipes

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EASY HOMEMADE CHEESE AND WINE FONDUE RECIPE



Easy Homemade Cheese and Wine Fondue Recipe image

This is a classic recipe for an easy cheese and wine fondue using either Swiss or Gruyere cheese and white wine.

Provided by Jolinda Hackett

Categories     Side Dish     Sauce     Condiment

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 cups swiss cheese (or Gruyere, shredded)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon flour

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the white wine in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Slowly add remaining ingredients, stirring to melt the cheese.
  • When cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined, transfer to a fondue pot if you have one. If you don't have a fondue pot, a crockpot set on low can keep your fondue warm, or, use a cast iron skillet which will stay hot, and warn your guests not to touch the hot pan.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 417 mg, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6-8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

CHEESE FONDUE



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Vegetarian     Swiss Cheese     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove, halved crosswise
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons kirsch (optional)
1/2 pound Emmental cheese, coarsely grated (2 cups)
1/2 pound Gruyère, coarsely grated (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Rub inside of a 4-quart heavy pot with cut sides of garlic, then discard garlic. Add wine to pot and bring just to a simmer over moderate heat.
  • Stir together cornstarch and kirsch (if using; otherwise, use water or wine) in a cup.
  • Gradually add cheese to pot and cook, stirring constantly in a zigzag pattern (not a circular motion) to prevent cheese from balling up, until cheese is just melted and creamy (do not let boil). Stir cornstarch mixture again and stir into fondue. Bring fondue to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to fondue pot set over a flame.
  • What to dip:
  • •Cubes of French bread
  • •Cubes of apple and pear
  • •Roasted potatoes
  • •Julienned raw red bell pepper
  • •Blanched broccoli florets
  • What to drink:
  • •Dry white wine such as dry Riesling or Sancerre
  • •German lager or Saison-style ale
  • •Farmhouse cider
  • •Fino Sherry

RIESLING AND SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



Riesling and Swiss Cheese Fondue image

Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this rich and fancy fondue sparked with Reisling. It makes a savory, no-fuss appetizer for the holidays. Don't be surprised when the pot is scraped clean!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry riesling wine
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sliced smoked sausage and cubed French bread baguette

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, heat wine and garlic over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan (do not boil)., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add 1/2 cup cheese mixture; stir constantly until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, 1/2 cup at a time, allowing cheese to melt almost completely between additions. Stir in the sherry, lemon juice and nutmeg., Transfer to a heated fondue pot; keep fondue bubbling gently. Serve with sausage and bread cubes. If fondue becomes too thick, stir in a little additional wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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