Classic Cheese Fondue
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. Victoria Taylor’s Herbes de Provence Seasoning
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, cubed
- 4 ounces Emmentaler cheese, cubed
- ½ cup Sauvignon Blanc wine
- 1 French bread baguette, cut into cubes
In bowl toss to combine cornstarch and Herbes de Provence Seasoning with cheese cubes; set aside. In saucepan bring wine to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer wine 1-2 minutes. Gradually add cheese cubes stirring constantly until melted and thickened. Immediately transfer to a fondue pot; keep warm over low heat/flame. Serve with bread cubes.
Smoky Chipotle Queso
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 to 8 minutes
Yield: About 1¾ cups
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp. Victoria Taylor’s Smoky Paprika Chipotle Seasoning
- 6 ounces (1½ cups) shredded Chihuahua cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- Thinly sliced green onion tops, optional garnish
- Tortilla chips
In saucepan over medium heat combine flour, milk, and Smoky Paprika Chipotle Seasoning whisking until thick; about 5 minutes. Add cheese stirring until melted and smooth. Stir in lime juice. Remove from heat; transfer to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle green onions on top. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
Caramelized Onion Fondue
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ tsp. granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp. Victoria Taylor’s Sea Salt (your favorite one)
- ¾ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 Tbsp. Victoria Taylor’s Toasted Onion Herb Seasoning
- 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, cubed
- 4 ounces Emmentaler cheese, cubed
- 1½ tsp. cornstarch or flour
- Italian or French bread loaf, cut into cubes
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and Sea Salt; stir and cook until caramelized; about 10 to 15 minutes. Add wine and Toasted Onion Herb Seasoning to onions; bring to a boil. Reduce mixture to a simmer stirring occasionally. Combine cheese cubes with cornstarch. Slowly add the cheese mixture to the simmering broth; stir and cook until thickened and cheese is melted. Transfer to a fondue pot; keep warm over low heat/flame. Serve immediately with bread cubes.
Chocolate Chipotle Fondue
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5-7 minutes
Yield: 2 cups
- 8 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup caramel ice cream topping
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp. Victoria Taylor’s Chipotle Pepper Flakes
Assorted dippers such as pineapple, marshmallows, graham crackers, pound cake or strawberries
In top of double boiler combine chocolate, caramel topping and cream; mix. Set double boiler over simmering water in pan. Heat chocolate mixture 5-7 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Stir into melted chocolate. Serve fondue immediately with assorted dippers.
