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A fondue fork skewered with a piece of granny smith apple that has cheese fondue dripping off it into an electric fondue pot.

Gluten-Free Cheese Fondue

Gruyère and Emmental cheeses come together in this gluten-free cheese fondue recipe for an interactive and velvety cheese appetizer that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It comes together in just about 10 minutes and is so easy to make. Serve with gluten-free bread, blanched veggies, and tart apples to complement the cheese. It's sure to be a hit at your next party!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Swiss
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Gruyère cheese (shredded (226g))
  • 8 oz Emmental cheese (shredded (226g))
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (30g)
  • 1 clove garlic (cut in half)
  • 8 oz dry white white (like Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Brandy (or Kirsch or Sherry)

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the Gruyère cheese and Emmental cheese. Add the cornstarch and toss the shredded cheese until it’s completely coated with the cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Rub the inside of an electric fondue pot with the garlic clove halves.
  • Then, add the wine to the fondue pot. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the wine simmers.
  • Reduce the heat of the fondue pot to low after the wine comes to a simmer. Stir in the lemon juice, ground mustard, nutmeg and black pepper.
  • Gradually add the shredded cheese mixture to the pot handfuls at a time and stir with a rubber spatula. Continue until the cheese is all melted and smooth. This will take about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the Kirsch or Cognac to the cheese fondue and stir to combine.
  • Leave the heat on low to serve the cheese fondue, stirring occasionally so that a film does not form on top of the cheese.
  • Serve with your favorite gluten-free dippers, like gluten-free bread, blanched broccoli, and tart green apples. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you have celiac disease or are gluten-free for other reasons, but sure to double check all of your ingredients are gluten-free. 
  • I served my cheese fondue with a gluten-free baguette I cut into 1-inch cubes, broccoli that I blanched for 1 minute until just tender, and tart granny smith apples that I cut into 1 inch pieces. For the baguette, I used a Schar gluten-free french baguette. 
  • The nutritional information below is an estimate and does not include the dipping ingredients since that will vary based on what you choose. 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 543mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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