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Hearty Swiss Cheese Fondue

Name: Hearty Swiss Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Gruyère cheese, 200g, grated; Emmental cheese, 200g, grated; Garlic, 1 clove, halved; Dry white wine, 1 cup; Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon; Kirsch (cherry brandy), 2 tablespoons; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Nutmeg, a pinch; French baguette, cut into bite-sized cubes; Granny Smith apples, 2, cored and sliced; Mixed seasonal vegetables, like broccoli and carrots, blanched

Dive into this rich and creamy Swiss cheese fondue that's perfect for sharing. Ideal for cold evenings, it's served with crusty bread and crisp apples to balance the flavors.

4.6(208 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 5, 2026

Hearty Swiss Cheese Fondue — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cheese Fondue

For the Dipping Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 659 kcal
Protein: 33.73 g
Carbs: 40.9 g
Fat: 34.78 g
Fiber: 3.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2635 kcal
Protein: 134.9 g
Carbs: 163.6 g
Fat: 139.1 g
Fiber: 13.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Gruyère cheese 200g, grated	818	56	1	68	0
Emmental cheese 200g, grated	848	56	8	69	0
Garlic 1 clove, halved	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
Dry white wine 1 cup	168	0.1	5	0	0
Cornstarch 1 tablespoon	30	0	7	0	0
Kirsch (cherry brandy) 2 tablespoons	110	0	5	0	0
Freshly ground black pepper to taste	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.2
Nutmeg a pinch	1	0	0.2	0.1	0.1
French baguette cut into bite-sized cubes	500	18	98	2	5
Granny Smith apples 2, cored and sliced	104	0.5	28	0.5	4.8
Mixed seasonal vegetables like broccoli and carrots, blanched	50	3	10	0.5	3

Nutrient estimates are approximate and not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cheese Mix

1
Grate and toss
Grate the Gruyère and Emmental cheese, and toss with cornstarch.
2
Season the pot
Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the halved garlic clove, then discard the garlic.
3
Heat the wine
Over medium-low heat, add the wine and slowly bring to a simmer.
Tip: Keep the wine at a gentle simmer to avoid burning the cheese.

Preparing the Dipping Accompaniments

1
Cube the bread
Cut the baguette into cubes and set aside.
2
Slice the apples
Slice the apples just before serving to prevent browning.
Tip: Squeeze lemon over apple slices to prevent oxidation and browning.
3
Blanch vegetables
Blanch the seasonal vegetables until just tender.

How to Make Hearty Swiss Cheese Fondue

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Melting the Cheese
Gradually add cheese to the fondue pot, stirring consistently.
2
Adding Flavor
Once melted, stir in kirsch, pepper, and nutmeg for flavor enhancement.
3
Final Touch
Adjust the thickness by adding more wine, if necessary.