This recipe for Balderson Double Smoked Cheddar Fondue is a delicious holiday treat, especially when you pair it with a buttery British Columbia Chardonnay or Ontario Cabernet Franc.
The smooth, wood smoke flavour of the Cheddar marries beautifully with oak-aged toastiness of the Chardonnay or Cabernet Franc.
The Double Smoked Cheddar is cold smoked twice using a mixture of natural hard woods and aged for twelve months, which makes it ideal for the robust weight and texture of these wines.
Balderson Double Smoked Cheddar Fondue
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, cut in half
75 ml dark sweet beer
125 ml coarsely grated Balderson Double Smoked Cheddar
10 ml cornstarch
2 ml dry mustard
2 ml paprika
Instructions:
Rub the bottom and sides of a small saucepan with the garlic; discard garlic.
Pour beer into saucepan; bring beer almost to boiling over medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine Balderson Double Smoked Cheddar, cornstarch, mustard and paprika.
Gradually stir cheese mixture into saucepan, whisking continuously until mixture just comes to a boil and is thick and smooth.
Keep warm over low heat or transfer to a fondue pot. Serve warm.
Recipe note: This fondue makes a perfect pairing for Balderson Cheddar Twists.
This recipe is courtesy of Balderson Cheddar.
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