Basic Cheese Fondue

Ingredients:

8 oz. Emmentaler, coarsely grated
1 lb. Le Gruyere, coarsely grated
1 clove garlic, halved
1 tsp lemon juice
1 1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 Tbsp. Kirsch
4 tsp. cornstarch

In a large bowl , combines cheeses and cornstarch and toss to coat.

Cooking: (approx. 15 minutes)

1. Rub inside of heavy saucepan with cut garlic clove then discard garlic.
2. Add the wine and lemon juice and bring mixture to a boil.
3. Gradually add in the cheese mixture over moderate heat stirring constantly until smooth.
4. Stir in the kirsch if desired
5. Season with pepper and nutmeg.
6. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes and transfer to a fondue stand set over a low flame.
7. Serve immediately, stirring frequently to prevent separating.
8. Serve by dipping cubes of French bread into cheese mixture.

Serves 4 -6