In a small bowl, coat the grated or shredded cheeses with cornstarch and set them aside. Prepare all your dippers by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

grams imported Swiss cheese

grams cornstarch

Cut one of the garlic cloves in half and rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard. Mince the other two garlic cloves (or put through a garlic press) to add them in at the end.

garlic cloves

Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid in a figure 8 motion. This is the one good tip I got from my mom when it comes to making cheese fondue ;-). Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue.

milliliters dry white wine

grams fresh lemon juice

Once smooth, stir in Kirschwasser, mustard, nutmeg and minced garlic. Season to taste with salt.

grams Kirschwasser

tsp dry mustard

tsp nutmeg

Spear with fondue forks, dip, swirl and enjoy! Drop a dipper? Take a shot of Kirschwasser!

prosciutto di Parma

cornichons

pear

bell pepper

boiled mini potatoes