It’s cooled down a little and we’re already thinking about Fondue, sweet or savory, everyone counts the seconds to put this delicacy on the table! 😍🧀
The magic of this creamy delight is that it doesn’t matter if it’s melted cheese or chocolate, what really matters is the gastronomic experience of sitting, diving and sharing a delicious dish with those we love around a table, so no more idle talk and lets go to what matters!
Cheese Fondue Recipe
Making a cheese fondue is easier than you might think and I will show you here with a simple and delicious recipe how to prepare this warm and tasty dish:
Savory Fondue Ingredients:
- 400g grated Swiss Emmental cheese, but you can use any other mild cheese
- 400g grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 clove of garlic cut in half
- 1 and 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, better known as cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch of nutmeg (but this is optional)
- Black pepper to taste
- Bread cut into cubes to accompany
Way of doing:
Start by rubbing the garlic on the sides and bottom of the fondue pot to add a touch of flavor to the preparation. Then place the fondue pot on the stove and pour in the white wine. Place over medium heat and let it heat up, but do not let it boil.
Gradually add the grated cheese to the pan, stirring well with a wooden spoon, but be careful, make figure 8 movements so that the cheese melts evenly.
Then dissolve the cornstarch in the lemon juice and add it to the cheese mixture in the pan. This will help give the fondue a creamy texture.
Add the nutmeg (if using) and black pepper to taste, mix well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Finally, just transfer the pan to the réchaud (that stove designed for fondue) and keep it on low heat to serve.
Cut the bread into cubes and serve with the hot fondue.
Additional Tips:
- If the fondue is too thick, add a little more white wine to adjust the consistency, but add little as the alcohol will take time to evaporate.
- To accompany the fondue, you can also offer other items, such as boiled broccoli, boiled potatoes or even sausages.
- Stir the mixture occasionally during consumption to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom.
But what would be savory if there wasn’t sweet to contrast, so now let’s sweeten the post.
Chocolate Fondue
The process is the same so get ready because chocolate fondue, besides being easy to make, is delicious and also a great option for desserts or special moments. Here is a simple recipe for you to prepare yours:
Sweet Fondue Ingredients:
- 200g semi-sweet or milk chocolate (chopped or in drops)
- 1 cup fresh cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, bananas, kiwi, etc.) and marshmallows to accompany
Instructions:
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces or use chocolate chips as this makes it melt faster.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream over low heat until it starts to boil. But be careful, don’t let it boil completely, just until it starts to bubble around the edges of the pan.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips. Stir well until all the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is homogeneous.
- Add the unsalted butter and continue stirring until the butter is completely incorporated into the chocolate, as this will help add shine and smoothness to the mixture.
- Pour the chocolate fondue into a dessert fondue pot or a chocolate fondue container.
- Place the fondue pot over the chafing dish and keep it on low heat so that the chocolate is always warm and creamy.
- Cut the fruit into pieces and place on the table on small plates, along with the marshmallows.
- Now just stick the fruits and marshmallows with the fondue fork, dip them in the delicious melted chocolate and enjoy this wonder!
Suggestions:
- If you prefer a sweeter chocolate fondue, you can add a little sugar, condensed milk or honey during the chocolate melting process.
- If the chocolate mixture is too thick, you can add a little more cream to adjust the consistency.
- To give a special touch, you can also add nuts, chestnuts or sprinkles to the melted chocolate before dipping the fruit.
And look if this isn’t a democratic thing, because you can enjoy fondue anywhere, from those “fancy” restaurants, with candles and a romantic atmosphere, to home gatherings with the crowd, chatting and having fun in the carvery. cheeses and chocolates. It’s success for sure!
As I said above, fondue is an experience, a gastronomic journey that warms the stomach and the soul. If you’re feeling lighter, get this recipe. If you can’t spend a lot, I also have a tip, so let’s take advantage of this Brazilian passion, get the gang together and have fun with the fondue.
Ah, just a warning: stay on your diet, because in this game we lose our way completely and completely, and that’s ok! If you make it, tag me and tell me how you do it and your experiences with this deliciousness!😉🍫🧀
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