Three Cheeses Fondue Appetizer Board

 


Three Cheese Fondue Appetizer Board


Cheese Fondue:

1 cup dry white wine like a Sauvignon Blanc

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp flour

7 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded

7 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

7 oz. Emmentaler cheese, shredded


In a small saucepan over low heat, add the wine.

In a medium sized saucepan on medium heat, add the butter. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour.  Whisk until it forms a thick paste.  Add the wine into the mixture and whisk until smooth.


Gradually add in all three cheeses until melted.  This will take 5 minutes.


Transfer cheese into a fondue pot.  Keep warm over a low flame.


Items for dipping:

Apples, pears, cooked asparagus, cooked small red potatoes, bread, bread sticks, nuts, slices of smoked sausage and cured meats.



Wine pairing suggestions: Omega Road 2023 Torrontés and Rodney Strong 2022 Reserve  

                                           Chardonnay



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