Honey Champagne Fondue

Name: Honey Champagne Fondue
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1-1/4 cups champagne; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons honey; Pinch ground nutmeg; Toasted French bread, asparagus, tart apple slices, endive spears or cooked shrimp

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 cups.

This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well to any kind of dipper. —Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/4 cups champagne
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch ground nutmeg
Toasted French bread, asparagus, tart apple slices, endive spears or cooked shrimp

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch, ground mustard and white pepper. Whisk in champagne and lemon juice until smooth. Add shallot and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Stir in honey. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
2. Keep warm in a fondue pot or small slow cooker. Serve with toasted bread, asparagus, apple slices, endive or cooked shrimp as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 256 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

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