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Cheese Fondue With Pesto
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Elevate traditional fondue with this Cheese Fondue With Pesto, where creamy melted Gruyere meets the aromatic basil and garlic flavors of pesto sauce. The classic wine-based cheese mixture gets a beautiful swirl of vibrant green pesto for both visual appeal and complex flavor. Serve with crusty bread cubes for dipping into this sophisticated, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's perfect for entertaining or date night.
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Ingredients
1 clove garlic, split
1 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds Gruyere or domestic Swiss cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons kirsch (a cherry-flavored liqueur, optional)
1/2 cup pesto sauce
Crusty bread for dipping

Directions
Rub the inside of the fondue pot with the cut surfaces of the garlic.
Discard garlic.
On the stove, heat wine in fondue pot until it just begins to bubble.
Meanwhile, toss cheese with flour.
Add cheese mixture to fondue pot and stir over medium heat with a wooden spoon until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in kirsch.
When cheese begins to bubble, remove from stove.
Stir pesto into the cheese in a swirl.
Carry to the table.
Using the warmer that comes with the pot, keep warm enough so that cheese remains liquid but does not bubble.
Serve with cubes of crusty bread for dipping.
If cheese thickens at the table, stir in a little more wine.
Servings\Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 490; Total Fat: 34g (Saturated Fat: 16g); Cholesterol: 85mg; Sodium: 580mg; Total Carbohydrates: 13g (Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 1g); Protein: 30g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: cheese, fondue, pesto
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Cheese Fondue With Pesto was added on March 17, 2016 and last updated on August 03, 2025.
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