Mary's shareable Italian fondue
Ingredients
- 1 whole garlic clove
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 1/2 cups grated gruyère cheese
- 2 cups black truffle cheese, shredded
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
- Rub a medium saucepan with the clove of garlic.
- Add the wine, half and half, flour and mustard powder. Warm the liquid and begin adding the cheeses while whisking until it has all melted.
- Remove from heat and add the black pepper, salt and nutmeg.
- Place back on stove and cook while stirring to get a smooth consistency. Add more wine if it is too thick or more cheese to make it thicker.
- Transfer mixture to a fondue pot fitted with either a votive candle or sterno.
- Serve with grissini or grilled bread, olives, roasted peppers, guanciale (cured Italian pork cheek) and sliced pears.
- To keep the fondue at its ideal consistency, stir it intermittently throughout the night and encourage guests to do the same.
