Fonduta de Pepe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cracked Black Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed
- 1 none Bay Leaf
- 3/4 Cup Dry White Wine
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Jar ALFREDO
- 14 ounces Fontina Cheese
- 1 none Juiced Lemon
- 1 Tablespoon Mixed Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Grappa (Optional)
Instructions
In an earthenware fondue pot, toast the black pepper over medium-high heat until fragrant.
Add the white wine, garlic and bay leaf. Reduce the wine by 1/4 and add the cream, and bring to a boil, then add the carbone alfredo sauce and bring to a simmer.
Add the fontina and whisk until fully incorporated, then thicken with the cornstarch and water mixture.
Season with lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Finish with grappa if desired.