SWEET GORGONZOLA FONDUE

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Try serving this supremely creamy blue cheese fondue with apples, pears or grapes, and crusty cubes of French bread. It is divine, and it also comes together in about 15 minutes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dips and spreads, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, halved
1 cup sweet wine, such as Passito di Pantelleria or Sauternes
3/4 pound Gorgonzola dolce or other blue cheese, such as Stilton, crumbled
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cream cheese
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Crusty bread, apple cubes or grapes, for serving

Steps:

Rub cut side of garlic on inside of a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed saucepan, rubbing the bottom and half way up the sides. Add wine and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss Gorgonzola with cornstarch. Add a quarter of the cheese into simmering wine; reduce heat to medium, and whisk constantly until cheese is completely melted. Repeat until all cheese has been added. Whisk in cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crusty bread, apple cubes and grapes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 661 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams