Contributed By: DCC
American Dairy Association
For dipping fresh figs, dates, apricots, apples or other fresh or dried fruits
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Appetizers
Ingredients
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1 tsp. Cornstarch
1 tsp. Lemon juice
2 cups (about 8 oz) gorgonzola or blue cheese
3 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Walnuts, chopped and toasted
Preparation
In a small saucepan heat cream and cornstarch over medium heat, add lemon juice. Cook and stir until mixture thickens.
Add cheese, one spoonful at a time, stirring until cheese is melted before adding more.
When all cheese is melted, stir in honey.
Transfer to ceramic or enameled fondue pot, sprinkle with toasted walnuts and keep warm over a fondue burner.
Serve immediately with figs, dates, apricots and apples.
Cook's Notes
Nutrition Information
Calories: 207
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Total Fat: 16.5 g
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Saturated Fat: 10 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
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Carbohydrates: 8 g
;
Protein: 8 g
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Vitamin A: 477 IU
;
Vitamin C: 0 mg
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Calcium: 190 mg
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Sodium: 477 mg
;
Iron: 0.2 mg
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Fiber: 0 g