Enlightened Cheese Fondue

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shredded Emmenthaler or
• 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. all-purpose flour
• 18 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 clove garlic
• halved
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• to taste
• 1 tsp. Kirsch
• optional

Instructions

1. Place cheese, flour and nutmeg on large piece of wax paper; toss to mix.
2. Rub cut garlic sides on inside of stove-proof fondue pot.
3. Add broth, wine and mustard to pot, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Add cheese mixture in thirds, whisking until combined each time.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook about 5 minutes, or until smooth, whisking constantly.
6. Remove from heat, and stir in Kirsch, if using.
7. Place fondue pot over warmer; serve with dippers.