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Close-up of cheese fondue with visible shredded Gruyere and Emmental, garlic, wine on wood.

Cheese Fondue Recipe With Dippers Recipe

Enjoy a warm and comforting cheese fondue with a variety of delicious dippers. This recipe is perfect for sharing with friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Swiss
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fondue
  • 1 clove garlic halved
  • 1 cup dry white grape juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces Emmental cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch white pepper
Dippers
  • 1 baguette cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 apple cut into wedges
  • 1 pear cut into wedges
  • Cooked broccoli florets
  • Cooked cauliflower florets
  • Cooked turkey ham cubes

Method
 

  1. Rub fondue pot with garlic. Discard garlic.
  2. Pour grape juice and lemon juice into pot; simmer.
  3. Toss cheeses with cornstarch in a bowl.
  4. Gradually add cheese mixture, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  5. Stir in nutmeg and white pepper.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Add more grape juice if too thick.
  7. Serve with dippers.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a combination of Gruyere, Emmental, and Appenzeller cheeses.