TRADITIONAL CHEESEY FONDUE & CHOCOLATE FONDUE DESSERT

Break up dining monotony, create some fun and enjoy a fondue alfresco with friends and family this bank holiday. Get together with a scrumptious fondue meal that features gooey cheese, crusty bread, melted chocolate and more.

TRADITIONAL CHEESE FONDUE

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS
1 small baguette, cut into 1 inch cubes
500ml dry white wine
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp cornflour
270g Emmental, grated
270g Gruyere, grated
a couple of pinches nutmeg
pinch black pepper

METHOD

Rub the inside of a large, heavy based saucepan with the crushed garlic clove, then discard. Combine the wine and cornflour in the saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over a moderate heat, then reduce to a simmer and stir in the grated cheeses.

Stir continuously until the cheese is smooth and melted, then season with the nutmeg and black pepper. Continue to cook over a low heat for 12-15 minutes until the fondue has thickened to the right consistency.

Transfer to a fondue pot and set over a portable flame to keep warm. Garnish with another small pinch of nutmeg and serve with the pieces of cubed baguette.

Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE FONDUE

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS
400g dark chocolate
85g unsalted butter
284ml carton double cream
300ml milk
bag marshmallows , for dipping
fresh strawberries, for dipping (or any other fruit of your choice)

METHOD

Put the chocolate, butter, cream and milk into a saucepan, then heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Thread marshmallows onto skewers, then carefully toast on the flame as and when you want them. Thread your strawberries or other items onto skewers. Dip into the fondue and eat straight away.
Enjoy!