Best Gruyere Cheese Fondue
This is the BEST Gruyere Cheese Fondue! It's super cheesy with just the right amount of wine and nutty Amaretto to keep things extra flavorful.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1324kcal
Equipment
- fondue pot optional
- 3 quart saucepan
- rotary cheese grater optional
- fresh nutmeg grater optional
Ingredients
- 1 large (approximately 1 tablespoon) shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter (salted)
- 1 cup medium to dry white wine I used a Pinot Grigio
- 8 ounces shredded gruyere cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 ounces shredded Colby cheese
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1½ tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
Dipper suggestions:
- lightly steamed (or blanched) broccoli and cauliflower florets
- bread cubes (any variety) lightly toasted (optional)
- apple slices, pear slices
- cooked sausages, chicken, or meatballs
- cubed ham
- soft pretzels
Instructions
- In the saucepan, sauté the minced shallot in butter over medium heat until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the wine to the softened shallots and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the shredded gruyere, Swiss, and Co-Jack cheese to the pan. Stir occasionally until the cheese has melted completely.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, black pepper. ground nutmeg, and amaretto until combined.
- Remove from the heat and carefully transfer the cheese sauce to a fondue pot (optional) to keep warm and serve with your choice of dippers.
Notes
Please note that the calorie calculation is for the gruyere cheese fondue only. It does not include the dippers.
The calorie calculation is also for 1 cup of cheese fondue. I caution you NOT to eat an entire cup. Please share responsibly. ;)
Once the cheese fondue is smooth and creamy transfer it carefully to the fondue pot for serving along with your choice of dippers. Set the temperature to medium and stir the melted cheese occasionally if needed.
*Caution - If using an electric fondue pot, make sure the cord is not a trip hazard for anyone (especially children). Please plan accordingly.
Never allow small children to be left unattended around the hot cheese fondue pot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1324kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 78g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 57g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 299mg | Sodium: 1705mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2756IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 2557mg | Iron: 1mg