French Brie Fondue

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This recipe can be made without the garlic-herb mixture. Just add a pinch of nutmeg to the fondue and serve with bread and fresh fruit or use dried apricots, papaya, and pineapple for dippers.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups half-and-half
  • 16 oz. Brie, rind removed
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and cut in thirds
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir until blended.
  • Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Dice Brie and stir into the milk, using a figure-eight motion. Stir frequently until cheese is completely melted.
  • Place garlic, parsley, green onions, and tarragon leaves in a food processor. Process until herbs are all finely minced. Stir into cheese mixture.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly. Pour into fondue pot, place over heating source, and serve with baguette cubes and raw vegetables. Add freshly ground black pepper.

Recipe Information

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups half-and-half
  • 16 oz. Brie, rind removed
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and cut in thirds
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir until blended.
  • Slowly whisk in half-and-half. Cook over medium heat until mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
  • Dice Brie and stir into the milk, using a figure-eight motion. Stir frequently until cheese is completely melted.
  • Place garlic, parsley, green onions, and tarragon leaves in a food processor. Process until herbs are all finely minced. Stir into cheese mixture.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until bubbly. Pour into fondue pot, place over heating source, and serve with baguette cubes and raw vegetables. Add freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories400
Total Fat33g
Saturated Fat21g
Cholesterol110mg
Sodium520mg
Total Carbohydrate7g
Dietary Fiber0g
Sugars3g
Protein1g