Swiss Fondue With 4 Cheeses – an Authentic Recipe

Swiss fondue is a traditional dish that originated in the Alps and has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a social meal where people gather around the fondue pot and dip bread into the melted cheese. The tradition of fondue is said to have started as a way for Swiss villagers to use up their leftover cheese and bread during the winter months.

This is vegetarian, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Print Recipe

Medium

Swiss Fondue With 4 Cheeses – an Authentic Recipe

Cooking Method: Melting, Stirring Cuisine: Swiss Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Emmental Cheese
• 200 gram Gruyère Cheese
• 100 gram Appenzeller Cheese
• 100 gram Vacherin Fribourgeois Cheese
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup White Wine
• 2 tablespoon Kirsch (Cherry Brandy)
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 pinch Nutmeg
• 1 pinch Black Pepper
• 1 piece French Baguette

Instructions

1. Grate all the cheeses and set aside.
2. Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the garlic cloves.
3. Pour the white wine into the pot and heat over medium heat until hot, but not boiling.
4. Gradually add the grated cheeses to the pot, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
5. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the kirsch and lemon juice until smooth.
6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the cheese mixture and continue stirring until thickened.
7. Season with nutmeg and black pepper.
8. Cut the French baguette into bite-sized cubes.
9. Serve the fondue with the bread cubes for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 20g40%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.