What's the real recipe for Savoyard fondue?

Savoyard fondue is a traditional dish prepared with cheese, white wine and garlic.

This recipe is ideal for a convivial evening with friends or family. But before you get started, choose your cheeses carefully.

Ingredients

• 400 g Savoyard fondue cheese (mix of Comté, Emmental and Beaufort)
• 1 clove garlic, halved
• 300 ml dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon cornflour (maïzena)
• 1 tablespoon kirsch (cherry brandy)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Country-style bread cut into pieces for dipping

Instructions

1. Rub the inside of a fondue pot (or special fondue container) with the halves of the chopped garlic clove.
2. Pour the white wine into the caquelon and heat over a medium heat.
3. While the wine is heating, grate the cheese using a cheese grater. Mix the cheese with the cornflour to prevent it separating in the fondue pot.

1. When the wine is hot, gradually add the grated cheese, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Keep stirring until the cheese has completely melted and the mixture has a smooth consistency.
2. Add the kirsch to the fondue and season with pepper to taste. Keep stirring to combine all the ingredients.
3. Place the fondue pot over a low heat to keep the fondue hot while serving.
4. Serve the Savoyard fondue with pieces of farmhouse bread that guests can dip into the melted cheese.

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To enjoy your fondue, you can serve it with steamed potatoes, vegetables, gherkins or cold meats.