1 clove garlic
1/2 lb swiss cheese, finely diced
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, finely diced
3 tbs flour
2 cups dry white wine
1 tbs lemon juice (if desired)
1/2 cup kirsch
salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
nutmeg OR paprika
cut garlic into halves, rub inside of fondue pot until well flavored, and then discard garlic. pour wine into pot and place over low heat until bubbles start rising to the surface. DO NOT BOIL! add lemon juice at this point if required.
place cheese in a bowl, sprinkle with flour, and mix lightly. then add the cheese mixture by handfuls, constantly stirring with a wooden fork or spoon in a figure-eight pattern until cheese is melted. be sure each handful is melted before you add the next.
after the last of the cheese had been added and the mixture begins to bubble, quickly add kirsch and seasonings to taste, stirring until blended.
4 servings