I love The Melting Pot. It actually started in Tampa, Florida. The first original restaurant is about 25 minutes away from my house. There are now franchised chains throughout the United States. I do believe I could go to the restaurant and make a meal from the swiss cheese fondue, followed by the chocolate fondue for dessert.
Ingredients:
4 ounces white wine
1 demi (small) spoon of crushed garlic
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 pound Emmenthaler (Emmental) cheese
1/2 pound Gruyere Swiss cheese
1/2 ounce Kirschwasser
For dipping:
Cubed bread
Apples
Carrots
Celery
Other assorted vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower or squash
Grate cheese. Lightly dust cheese with flour and set aside. In a hot fondue pot*, add wine, garlic and lemon juice, stir with fork. Slowly add the cheese combo and stir to melt. Add the Kirschwasser and let it burn off. Add fresh ground pepper to taste and ground nutmeg (optional).
*I am preparing my dip stovetop. I will be transferring it to a small crockpot and keeping it on the warm setting.
This recipe was adapted from Marcia Bastain.
This dip looks and sounds totally awesome. Now to find a store here in Canada that sells Emmental cheese and Kirchwasser, LOL
Can can substitute good quality Swiss and Kirschwasser can be found in a liquor store. You can exchange for cherry brandy in a pinch. 🙂
I’m really excited to see that you can do this on your stove top and keep it warm in a slow cooker. I’m dying to try this. Don’t have a fondue pot but I do have a slow cooker.
I had no problem using my stovetop and transferring to a baby crockpot. I love this dip. My favorite dipper is the Granny Smith apples.
What a great recipe to be able to make at home. Thank you so much for sharing. Can’t wait to have a fondue party.
You will love this Libby. Fun and so good!
Used to love hanging out at the Melting Pot in the Valley sitting next to Tom Petty! Your dip looks fabulous, I have a small crock pot, have to try your recipe! Nettie
I think you will love it. It will bring back memories. ❤
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FYI-The original restaurant was established in Maitland, FL in 1975. Tampa locations didn’t happen until years later.
I stand corrected. I was always told Tampa. Thank you for letting me know.