Best 8 Swiss Fondue With 4 Cheeses An Authentic Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Switzerland and discover the art of preparing an authentic Swiss fondue with 4 cheeses. This classic dish, with its rich, creamy texture and tantalizing blend of flavors, has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide. Let us guide you through the steps of creating this delectable masterpiece, ensuring that every bite transports you to the picturesque landscapes and charming villages of Switzerland. Get ready to immerse yourself in the tradition of Swiss fondue, and create a memorable dining experience to share with friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWISS FONDUE WITH 4 CHEESES - AN AUTHENTIC RECIPE



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My family lives on the border of Switzerland in France, and this recipe has been with them forever. I believe it to be a true Swiss Fondue recipe, and wanted to post it for those desiring an authentic taste. In searching the other recipes on Zaar, I was absolutely horrified by some of the ingredients... mustard, worcesterchire sauce, blue cheese!! I hope you enjoy this treasured recipe and the good times that it brings. Please note, that you may not be able to find Appenzeller cheese. You may substitute it by adding larger quantities of Gruyere and/or Emmentaler. Jarlsberg is a bit more mild and won't have the same punch that the others do. ***The formula is: 1/2 lb cheese per person, 1/4 cup of wine per person, 1 clove of garlic per person. Adjust accordingly for larger or smaller dinner parties. This recipe will serve 4. The cheese measurements are flexible and can go up or down by a few ounces or so... you don't need to be exact, but just follow the formula to be: Larger portion of Gruyere and Emmentaler, Smaller portion of Jarlsberg, and Smallest portion of Appenzeller. When purchasing the cheeses, remember that the rind will be cut off and will reduce the amounts of usable cheese by several ounces, so plan to buy a bit larger block of each.

Provided by Dans La Lune

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 lbs cheese, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 long skinny French baguettes, Cut in 1 inch cubes with every cube having a piece of crust on it (French bread)
2/3 lb gruyere cheese
2/3 lb emmenthaler cheese
1/2 lb jarlsberg cheese
1/4 lb Appenzeller cheese
1 cup dry white wine (I use Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons kirschwasser (clear Cherry Brandy)
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut off all rinds from each cheese.
  • Cut all of the cheeses into cubes.
  • Place cubes in a medium pot (preferably ceramic like Le Creuset) and put on the stovetop just below medium heat.
  • Pour the white wine over the cheese in the pot.
  • Crush the 4 cloves of garlic into the pot.
  • Stir the pot, turning up the heat SLIGHTLY if necessary to melt. Remember that the cheese takes a while to melt, and if you turn up the heat too high in a fit of impatience then you will scorch the bottom of the cheese and have black chunks floating around in it -- so be patient and keep stirring and folding so it does not burn the bottom!
  • Fold the cheese as it progressively melts so that the cubes on top can contact the heated bottom.
  • Once the cheese has fully melted, assess the consistency to determine whether to raise the heat. If the cheese has fully melted, but is VERY thick and hard to stir, turn up the heat a bit (constantly stirring and folding) to melt it further. It should be creamy but not stiff.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the Kirschwasser and the cornstarch together until smooth.
  • When the cheese has reached the fully melted ideal, and it is easy to stir, add the Kirschwasser and cornstarch mixture and mix it in well. The cornstarch thickens the cheese and helps it all to coagulate so you don't have the cheese oils sitting in pools on top of the cheese.
  • Stir in the nutmeg.
  • The fondue should be well blended, creamy, and thick but not stiff. Test by dipping a cube of bread -- If the cheese does not stick or soak into the bread then you may need to turn the heat up, being careful not to burn the bottom.
  • On the otherhand, if it is too thin, be careful not to add too much cornstarch or else you will get stuck with a stiff fondue that is hard to dip into. Try lowering the heat or adding slightly more cornstarch (mixed with Kirschwasser or water first).
  • When the ideal consistency is reached, place the pot over the flame on the tabletop and serve.
  • Bon appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.7, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 514, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.8

SWISS FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound Gruyere, coarsely grated
1/2 pound Emmental, coarsely grated
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 garlic clove
2/3 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay is fine)
4 tablespoons Kirsch (dry cherry brandy)
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper
Dipping items of your choice, such as bread cubes or apples

Steps:

  • Toss the 2 cheeses together with the cornstarch. Rub the inside of a heavy saucepan with the cut garlic clove. Add wine and 2 tablespoons Kirsch and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cheese mixture, stirring, until mixture is hot and smooth.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons Kirsch if mixture is too thick. Season with nutmeg and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a fondue pot and serve immediately with dippers of choice.

CLASSIC SWISS THREE-CHEESE FONDUE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 garlic clove, peeled
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces Gruyere cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, rind trimmed and discarded, and shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into cubes (about 1/2 cup)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon kirsch
A few gratings of fresh nutmeg
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • What to dip: crusty mixed grain bread, French or Italian bread, cut into bite-sized cubes (leave a piece of crust on each cube); Cooked chicken breast, skin and bone removed, cut into bite-sized cubes; cooked garlic sausage or knockwurst, cut into bite-sized wedges; boiled new potatoes; asparagus spears, broccoli florets or cauliflower florets prepared for dipping.
  • Rub the inside of a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan with the garlic; discard the garlic. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a bare simmer over medium heat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller cheeses with the cornstarch. A handful at a time, stir the cheese mixture into the wine, stirring the first batch until it is almost completely melted before adding another. The fondue can bubble gently, but do not boil. Stir in the kirsch and season with the nutmeg and pepper.
  • Transfer to a cheese fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner. Serve immediately with dipping ingredients

SWISS FONDUE



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My husband grew up in Switzerland and it's there where I truly began to appreciate fondue. There are many variations of fondue in Switzerland, but this is the most common version. I love the ritual and it's so fun (and easy!) for entertaining. If you can get your hands on it, a splash of kirsch just before serving really gives fondue a fortifying kick.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Cheese Fondue

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 ½ cups shredded Emmental cheese
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 clove garlic, halved
1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 (8 inch) French bread, cubed
1 pound new potatoes, raw; baby potatoes
1 cup cornichons, finely chopped
1 cup pickled pearl onions

Steps:

  • Combine Gruyère cheese, Emmental cheese, and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix until the cheese is evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the inside of a fondue pot or heavy saucepan. Add wine and place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then gradually add cheese and cornstarch mixture. Stir with a spatula, gently stirring in a figure-of-eight motion, until all of the cheese is added and the fondue is smooth and homogenous. Reduce heat to medium-low if the fondue is boiling too vigorously.
  • Immediately serve fondue, preferably over a warmer. If you used a saucepan on the stove to heat the fondue, you can carefully transfer the fondue to a fondue pot to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 156.1 mg, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 52.1 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1358.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL TRADITIONAL SWISS FONDUE (OLD WORLD RECIPE)



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Make and share this Authentic Original Traditional Swiss Fondue (Old World Recipe) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups shredded gruyere (6 ounces, 180 g)
1 1/2 cups shredded emmenthaler cheese (6 ounces, 180 g)
1/2 cup shredded Appenzeller cheese (2 ounces, 60 g)
2 -3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 dash kirsch, a swiss liquor (optional)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 pinch nutmeg
crusty bread, cut into large cubes

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.

SIMPLE SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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While growing up, a friend's mother would make this fondue when I spent the night. Every time I make it, it brings back fond childhood memories. I love the rich flavor. Happy dipping! -Tracy Lawson, Farr West, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
French bread cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cheese, flour, mustard and nutmeg. In a small saucepan, heat cream and beer over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan. Stir in cheese mixture. Bring just to a gentle boil; cook and stir until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a small fondue pot and keep warm. Serve with bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CLASSIC CHEESE FONDUE



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This traditional Swiss fondue - the sort you might have encountered in an Alpine ski lodge circa 1972 - calls for an equal amount of Gruyère cheese, for its depth of flavor, and Emmenthaler, for its supple texture; a shot of kirsch, for its cherry aroma and alcoholic oomph; and a little garlic, for bite. It takes all of 15 minutes, and will emerge as magnificently creamy, smooth and velvety as custard, but with a funky, deep flavor that dazzlingly enriches anything you dunk in the pot: bread cubes, apple slices, clementine sections, nuggets of salami, pretzels, tofu. It is even marvelous spooned onto a romaine lettuce salad in place of dressing.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small garlic clove, halved
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 pound Gruyère cheese, grated
3/4 pound Emmenthaler, raclette or Appenzeller cheese, grated
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 to 2 tablespoons kirsch (optional)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste (optional)
Crusty bread cubes; steamed broccoli or cauliflower; carrot, celery or fennel sticks; cubed apple; seedless grapes; clementine sections; cubed salami, soppressata or kielbasa; roasted chestnuts and/or dried apricots, for serving.

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)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 861 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

AUTHENTIC SWISS CHEESE FONDUE



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An authentic Swiss family recipe for cheese fondue

Provided by patrickhorton

Time 30m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Leave the garlic cloves whole and warm together with the white wine in a large heavy cast iron saucepan or cheese fondue pan. Do not boil.
  • Grate the cheese and sprinkle with the flour. Mix it well and add to the pan.
  • Stir well until the cheese is melted.
  • Mix the kirsch with the bicarbonate of soda and add to the cheese at the end of cooking.
  • Serve with crusty baguette sliced into 3cm slices and quartered. Keep the pan on a low heat to ensure the cheese remains melted. Don't drink beer with fondue!

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or fondue pot to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.
  • Grate the cheeses finely for a smooth and creamy fondue.
  • Add the cheeses gradually, stirring constantly, to prevent clumping.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the fondue, as metal utensils can damage the pot.
  • Keep the fondue warm over low heat or a fondue burner, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve the fondue with a variety of dipping options, such as bread cubes, vegetables, or fruit.
  • If the fondue becomes too thick, add a little milk or white wine to thin it out.
  • If the fondue becomes too thin, add a little more grated cheese.

Conclusion:

Swiss fondue is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, it's perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. By following these tips, you can easily make authentic Swiss fondue at home. So gather your friends and family, and enjoy this classic dish together!

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