Best Swiss Cheese And Tomato Fondue Recipes

TOMATO AND CHEESE SWISS FONDUE

Steps:

• In a saucepan (if using a fondue pot) or the top of double boiler, heat 1 3/4 cups tomato juice with garlic until very hot.
• Place over boiling water (either in the bottom of the double boiler or in your fondue pot).
• Add cheese, a small amount at a time stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
• Combine cornstarch, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings with 1/4 cup tomato juice; stir into cheese mixture.
• Continue stirring until smooth; if the fondue becomes too thick, add more tomato juice.
• For Vegetarian omit ham or any meat tortellini for serving.

AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL TRADITIONAL SWISS FONDUE (OLD WORLD RECIPE)

Steps:

• The optimal choice of pots is a steel or cast iron medium sized pot (2 quart) with an enameled interior.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the three cheeses and toss with the flour.
• Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the garlic halves.
• Add the wine and heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
• Stir in lemon juice and kirsch.
• Add a handful of cheese at a time to the wine mixture, stirring constantly and not adding more cheese until the previous has melted, bubbling gently and has the appearance of a light creamy sauce season with pepper and nutmeg.
• Remove the pot from the heat and place over an alcohol safety burner on the table.
• Adjust the burner flame so the fondue continues to bubble gently.
• Serve with plenty of crusty bread cubes.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic on inside of large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan, preferably cast iron, rubbing the bottom and halfway up the sides. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss cheeses with cornstarch. Add a handful at a time to simmering wine, stirring until first handful melts before adding next. Reduce heat to medium and stir constantly until cheese is completely melted. Add kirsch, if using, and heat until bubbling, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg, if desired. Serve with crusty bread and other accompaniments. (See variations below)