HONEY CHAMPAGNE FONDUE

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This special champagne fondue has wonderful flavor from Swiss cheese and a hint of sweetness from honey. It clings well to any kind of dipper. -Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/4 cups champagne
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 pounds Swiss cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons honey
Pinch ground nutmeg
Toasted French bread, asparagus, tart apple slices, endive spears or cooked shrimp

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch, ground mustard and white pepper. Whisk in champagne and lemon juice until smooth. Add shallot and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Stir in honey. Sprinkle with nutmeg., Keep warm in a fondue pot or small slow cooker. Serve with toasted bread, asparagus, apple slices, endive or cooked shrimp as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.