In honor of the legendary Julia Child — the woman who taught America to cook with joy, confidence, and plenty of butter — we’re sharing a simple, delicious Wine Cheese Fondue that captures the spirit of her warm, convivial entertaining style.
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Julia loved relaxed gatherings where good food, great wine, and lively conversation took center stage. One of her favorite ideas was a casual cheese and wine party — an easy, elegant way to host friends without spending hours in the kitchen. This creamy fondue, spiked with a touch of bourbon, is perfect for that kind of gathering. It’s rich, comforting, and meant to be shared straight from the pot with cubes of crusty bread.
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Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup Gruyere pound Swiss cheese shredded
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup white wine
½ cup heavy cream
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoons Bourbon
¼ loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
Directions
In a sauce pot, add white wine, heavy cream and garlic. Bring up to a boil. While waiting add flour in with cheese and toss to coat. Once liquid is boiling add cheese and stir until completely melted. Turn heat off, add bourbon, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Serve with bread.
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