Gruyere Fondue With Caramelized Shallots
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Sauces
🔍 Keywords: Cheese, Swiss, European, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 30 Mins, No Cook
📝 Description: Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Gruyere Fondue with the added depth of caramelized shallots in this exquisite recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, this fondue brings together the savory allure of Gruyere cheese with the subtle sweetness of caramelized shallots, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
🥣 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | Butter |
| 1 1/4 cups | Shallots (thinly sliced) |
| 1 tsp | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Dry white wine |
| 14 oz | Gruyere cheese (grated) |
| 2 tbsp | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 | Sourdough baguette (cut into cubes) |
🔢 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 562.4
- Fat Content: 35.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 20.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 116.8mg
- Sodium Content: 364.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 31.3g
👨🍳 Instructions:
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Prepare Caramelized Shallots:
- Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add thinly sliced shallots and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Reduce heat to low and sprinkle shallots with sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to sauté until shallots are caramelized, which should take about 15 minutes.
- Transfer caramelized shallots to a small bowl and set aside.
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Prepare Fondue:
- In the same skillet used for caramelizing shallots, add 1 1/2 cups of dry white wine and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the wine into a heavy medium saucepan and set over medium-low heat.
- Toss grated Gruyere cheese with flour in a medium bowl to coat.
- Add half of the caramelized shallots to the wine in the saucepan.
- Gradually add the cheese mixture by handfuls, stirring constantly until the cheese melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
- If the mixture is too thick, thin it out with more wine.
- Season the fondue with ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Serving:
- Transfer the cheese mixture to a fondue pot.
- Set the pot over a candle or canned heat burner to keep it warm.
- Top the fondue with the remaining caramelized shallots for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve the Gruyere Fondue with bread cubes for dipping and enjoy the cheesy goodness!
Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering with friends or planning a romantic date night at home, this Gruyere Fondue with Caramelized Shallots is sure to elevate your dining experience with its luxurious taste and creamy texture. So gather around the fondue pot, dip to your heart’s content, and savor every delightful moment shared with loved ones.
