Cheese Fondue
- 2 1/2 cups shredded muenster cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded jarlsberg cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Cubed crusty bread, for dipping
- Toss the cheeses and cornstarch in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Rub the garlic all over the inside of a fondue pot, then discard.
- Add the wine and lemon juice to the pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Add the cheese mixture in batches, whisking until melted before adding more.
- (The mixture may look separated or curdled at this point.)
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the sherry, mustard and cayenne pepper; continue cooking, whisking, until incorporated, 1 more minute.
- Keep warm over low heat.
- Serve with bread.
- Photograph by Andrew Purcell
muenster cheese, jarlsberg cheese, cornstarch, clove garlic, white wine, lemon juice, sherry, mustard, cayenne pepper, crusty bread
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cheese-fondue.html (may not work)