ULTIMATE GRUYERE FONDUE FOR TWO

A CROWD-PLEASING CHEESE DISH FOR IRRESISTIBLE DIY DIPPING.

Fondue has a reputation for being retro—but what could be more timeless than the appeal of melted cheese and do-it-yourself dipping? This rich Gruyere-based fondue uses EVERCLEAR® Grain Alcohol to achieve the perfect silky, stretchy cheese pull with every dip.

 

Ingredients:


2 c. Gruyere and Fontina Cheese
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 tbsp. EVERCLEAR® Grain Alcohol
1 Clove Garlic
½ c. Dry White Wine
½ tsp. Lemon Juice
Nutmeg (To Taste)
Fresh Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)
An Assortment Of Ingredients For Dipping: Crusty French Bread, Cherry Tomatoes, Cornichons, Pear Slices, Apple Slices, Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets

 

Instructions:
  1. Finely grate the gruyere cheese and cube the fontina. Place in a bowl and toss with the cornstarch. Add in the EVERCLEAR; Mix well and set aside.
  2. In a double-boiler or fondue pot, combine the wine and shallots. Heat the wine, then add the cheese mixture, one spoonful at a time, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  3. Once the cheese has melted, stir in the lemon juice, black pepper and nutmeg. Season to taste. Stir thoroughly to combine into a silky sauce.
  4. To enjoy, dip ingredients in the melted cheese mixture using a skewer or long fork.

Please Enjoy Responsibly.

 

Created By: Vanessa Dora Lavorato

Vanessa is a chocolatier, TV host and food stylist based in Berkeley, CA. Her cannabis confiserie Marigold Sweets has been featured in Vogue, LA Times and PAPER magazine. She co-hosted VICELAND’s James Beard-nominated cannabis cooking show Bong Appétit. She also hosts a weekly edible live demo for The Edible Club. View more of her recipes here.