Almond Champagne Fondue

Submitted by Mamas Kitchen Hope

"Since dd's wedding we have a few bottles of champagne to use up. Darn the bad luck! lol This is one of the recipes I found that I can not wait to try!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 8 ounces gruyere cheese
• 4 ounces swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 5 ounces brie cheese
• 1 cup champagne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

• Dippers you may like

• apple, slices (optional)
• French bread cubes (optional)
• breadstick (optional)

directions

1. Shred Gruyere and Swiss cheeses using a hand grater to keep the cheese loose. Add cornstarch and toss to coat cheese. Remove rind from brie and cut into small cubes.
2. In a heavy 3-quart saucepan on medium heat bring champagne just to a simmer but do not boil. Reduce heat to low.
3. Add shredded cheeses and brie gradually stirring constantly until cheese is melted. Add almond extract and nutmeg.
4. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Do not boil.
5. Serve in a fondue pot if you have one or keep warm over a canned heat burner or even a small crock pot set to low. Try apple slices and bread cubes for dipping or any item of your choosing.

Reviews

[Aussie-In-California]

I don't know if you can get this outside of Southern California, but Wilson's Creek Almond Champagne sounds like a perfect fit to use for this recipe and omit the extract.