Valentine's Fondue
Fondue makes dinner extra special and is also a fun and delicious way to include more veggies in your meal.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1688kcal
Ingredients
Cheese Fondue
- 1 cup cooking wine can use chicken broth instead
- 1/2 pound cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 pound gouda cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Chocolate Fondue
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate pieces
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cheese Fondue
- Turn your fondue pot (or pot on the stove) to medium-high. Add cooking wine or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Turn heat down to medium. Add cheeses 1/4 pound at a time. Stir after each addition of cheese until melted.
- Stir in flour. When the cheese has melted and flour is incorporated, stir in salt and nutmeg. Turn heat to low and serve with dippers!
Chocolate Fondue
- In a saucepan, combine the chocolate milk and cream over low heat. Stir often until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the vanilla. If needed, stir in heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time until the consistency is how you like it.
- Pour the mixture into a fondue pot or small slow cooker to keep warm while serving. Serve with dippers of your choice!
Notes
Cheese Fondue Dipper Ideas:
- Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Mushrooms
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- French Bread
- Multi-grain bread
- Sourdough bread
- Soft or hard pretzels
- Tortellini
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Pineapple
- Marshmallows
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Pound Cake
Nutrition
Calories: 1688kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 98g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 57g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 434mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 54g