Cheese Fondue (tyler Florence)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb imported swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• 1 cup dry wine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• assorted dippers

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside.
• 2 rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.
• 3 over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
• 4 gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid. melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.
• 5 arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods around fondue pot.
• 6 serve with chunks of french and pumpernickel breads.
• 7 some other suggestions are granny smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus.
• 8 spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!