CAMEMBERT FONDUE WITH TRUFFLE ESSENCE

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Make and share this Camembert Fondue With Truffle Essence recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons truffle butter (*available at some specialty food shops) or 1 teaspoon white truffle oil (*available at some specialty food shops)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
4 ounces camembert cheese, at room temperature
fresh pear, slices
grapes
walnuts
crusty raisin bread, sliced

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart heavy saucepan cook shallot in unsalted butter, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Add cream and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in truffle butter or oil until incorporated.
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chives.
  • Cut Camembert into 4 pieces and arrange on 4 plates.
  • Divide warm sauce among plates, spooning it on either side of cheese.
  • Arrange pear slices, grapes, and walnuts around cheese and serve bread on the side.

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