Question about fondue recipe

[diznee25]

I need some help please! A cheese fondue recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of kirsch . What is kirsch? A spice?

Thanks,
Diznee25

 

[DisneyArk]

I googled it and found the definitions below on food sites. So I guess you would find it in a liquor store.

A clear, colourless spirit made from cherries. It was originally made in the Black Forest region of Germany where black Morello cherries grow in abundance. Kirsch should be served lightly chilled and in small measures - it makes a refreshing alternative to whiskey or brandy after dinner.

Another definition
A clear brandy distilled from cherry juice and pits. In cookery, it is most prominently known as a flavorful addition to fondue and Cherries Jubilee.

 

[diznee25]

Thanks so much! I would have never guessed it was a liquor.

Diznee25

 

[MaryPoppinsLives]

I have made fondue without the kirsch and it comes out okay if you don't want to spend the $$$ on buying a bottle. Although there are a lot of great recipes using kirsch (you can look on Epicurious.com) or you can add some to champaigne (sp).

Have fun making fondu. I used to live in Switzerland and we really did eat it at least once a month. lol

Cheers

 

[MrsToad]

Our favorite cheese fondue recipe calls for white wine, swiss cheese (I use Jarlsburg), nutmeg, and either Kirsch or lemon juice. I used the lemon juice almost exclusively but did try the Kirsch once...my DH prefers the lemon juice!

 

[aeryn]

Poking my head in here since I *love* fondue, but make sure you lightly coat the cheese in a little cornstarch. It'll help it to melt smoother. Personally I usually leave the kirsch out since I'm not a big fan of cherry liqueur.

 

[heathrow42]

heehee.. where there is a fondue post aeryn and I aren't far behind I vote for leave out the kirsch too, not a fan (same with the lemon juice)... add some crushed garlic though!

--heather

 

[graygables]

I grew up in Germany and had a lot of fondue, also, but I do NOT like kirsch! I use white wine and a splash of worcestershire (and nutmeg) in mine...made it today, as a matter of fact!

 

[FantasticDisFamily]

I love using the Kirsch (although have subbed Amaretto) when making chocolate fondue - but I'd go along with the others on white wine in the cheese. That is what my recipe calls for and the cherry flavor just doesn't seem quite right....

Deb

 

[aeryn]

heehee.. where there is a fondue post aeryn and I aren't far behind I vote for leave out the kirsch too, not a fan (same with the lemon juice)... add some crushed garlic though!

--heather

ROFL! I should have known you'd be here too

Definitely add garlic. Darn. Now I'm in the mood for fondue. Maybe I'll have "Thanksgiving Fondue" instead of Turkey

 

[MazdaUK]

I think as long as you have a bit of alcohol to keep it from setting too quickly it shouldn't matter too much - don't use a creamy one though, and I think Tia Maria would be