Fondussimo invites you to celebrate the holidays with a comforting fondue that will transport your guests to the heart of a snow-covered forest... with some cheese to fill your belly! Savour every bite of our Gruyere and Boreal Gin Fondue, a unique fusion of the spirit's herbaceous aromas with the creaminess of a traditional cheese that's as perfect as ever in a fondue.
Flavourful smoked salmon, soft bread cubes, juicy grapes and much more; feel free to dip any sweet or savoury topping in this rosemary-scented blend. A real delight that will disappear in the blink of an eye!
For an original boreal touch that's sure to impress your guests, we suggest adding marinated spruce shoots to the table! Enjoy!
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Ingredients
For the fondue:
375 ml (1 1/2 cups) of white wine
60 ml (1/4 cup) of Ungava gin (or herbaceous or boreal gin)
30 ml (2 tablespoons) of chopped garlic
5 ml (1 teaspoon) of chopped fresh rosemary
2 pinches of nutmeg
Pepper to taste
600 g (approx. 1 1/3 lb) of grated Gruyere cheese
30 ml (2 tablespoons) cornstarch
For garnishes (as desired and to taste):
Italian meatballs, cooked
Smoked salmon
Medium-sized shrimp (size 31/40), cooked and peeled
Bagel chips
Bread baguette cubes
Red and green grapes
Gala apple cubes
Parisian potatoes, cooked
Half peppers of various colours
Wild mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, coffee)
Pickled spruce sprouts
Preparation
To make this fondue, you must use the corresponding ceramic bowl for your Evolution set. For more details, please consult our FAQ.
In a saucepan, combine the white wine, gin, garlic, rosemary and nutmeg. Season with pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
In a large bowl, combine the Gruyere and cornstarch. Gradually add cheese to saucepan, stirring constantly, until melted.
Pour the required amount of broth into the ceramic bowl of the fondue pan. Reserve remaining broth.
