Try this crowd-pleasing recipe at your next fondue party
DJ Fondastic’s Cheese Fondue
Third-generation cheese importer Adam Moskowitz has several alter egos—one of them is DJ Fondastic, who drops in with his fondue go-bag, starting a spontaneous party. This recipe is partly inspired by his many trips to Switzerland and observation of authentic Swiss fondue practices. He’s also seen folks leave the kirsch out, instead pouring it in individual shot glasses so guests can dip into the fondue pot, then dip right into the brandy.
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 fondue pot
- 1 whisk
- 1 pepper grinder
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs shredded cheese 50/50 blend of 1655 Gruyère and Challerhocker
- 1 to 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 clove garlic halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp kirsch
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the cheese blend with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Rub the inside of your fondue pot with the cut sides of the garlic clove.
- Add wine to the pot and bring to a simmer.
- Add cheese by the handful, whisking until smooth.
- Whisk in lemon juice, followed by the kirsch, until the mixture is silky.
- Season generously with black pepper and serve on a low and steady flame.
