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Valentine's Day 2021 Fondue Dinner
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5 from 1 vote

Gruyere & Raclette Fondue

Delicious blend of Gruyere and Raclette cheeses with hints of garlic and shallots.
Prep Time1 hour
Active Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Yield: 4
Author: Aymee

Equipment

  • Fondue Pot
  • Cheese Grater

Materials

  • 1 cup Emmi Aged Gruyere - Shredded (60+ days)
  • 1 cup Emmi Swiss Raclette - Shredded
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Minced Shallots
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic in Olive Oil Glaser Organic Farms *WholeFoods
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth - Low Sodium
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Grated nutmeg

Instructions

  • Shred your Gruyere and Racelette cheese blocks, there should be about 1 cup of each cheese. Then coat the shredded cheeses with the tsp of cornstarch.
  • In a large fondue pot, add 1 tbsp of EVOO and sauté the minced shallots.
  • Add the minced garlic in olive oil, if you do not have it as an all-in-one mixture, then simply add 2 minced garlic heads and sauté briefly with the shallots.
  • Add 1 cup of vegetable broth to the minced shallots and garlic mixture and bring the broth to a simmer.
  • Add your cheese and cornstarch mixture to the vegetable broth, one cup at time, stirring constantly until the cheese starts to melt.
  • Lastly, finely grate some fresh nutmeg, about 1/2 tsp, or to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare your dipping sides (this can be done beforehand). Options include:
    Gnocchi, Tortellini, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chicken/Ham Cubes, Baguette cubes, Carrot sticks, Apple slices, or Pretzels.