Three-cheese fondue with champagne

From Epicurious.com and Bon Appetit
Servings:
Makes two servings
AVERAGE RATING

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cup dry (brut) champagne
  • 1 cup large shallot, chopped
  • 2 cup coarsely grated gruyère cheese (about 7 ounces)
  • 1 1/3 cup coarsely grated emmenthal cheese (about 5 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup diced rindless brie or camembert cheese (about 3 ounces)
  • 1 cup french-bread baguette, crust left on, bread cut into 1-inch cubes

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Stir cornstarch and lemon juice in small bowl until cornstarch dissolves; set aside.

Combine Champagne and shallot in fondue pot or heavy medium saucepan; simmer over medium heat 2 minutes.

Remove pot from heat.

Add all cheeses and stir to combine.

Stir in cornstarch mixture.

Return fondue pot to medium heat and stir until cheeses are melted and smooth and fondue thickens and boils, about 12 minutes.

Season fondue with nutmeg and white pepper.

Place over candle or canned heat burner to keep warm.

Serve with bread cubes.

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