PUMPKIN CHEESE FONDUE

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This a a great Halloween treat,Thanksgiving Appetizer or just a nice way to spend a Autumn Day. And yes you can eat the pumpkin. Keep the fondue warm over as low heat as possible to avoid scorching the cheese.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 1 small pumpkins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pinch nutmeg, for baking the pumpkin
1 pinch cinnamon, for baking the pumpkin
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 scallions, finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces emmenthaler cheese, grated
8 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
1 cup sherry wine or 1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed to a smoothpaste with some water
grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
paprika

Steps:

  • Cut a slice off the top of the pumpkin and scoop out seed.
  • Use to make Spicy Roasted Butternut (the butternut seeds can be replaced with the pumpkin) Seeds recipe #50958 or your favorite recipe.
  • Brush the inside of the pumpkin with melted butter season with nutmeg and cinnamon place on cookie sheet with tops on and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan saute scallions and garlic for 2 minutes add wine or sherry, and cornstarch paste heat and then add the cheeses to the simmering wine, stir in a zig zag rather than circular motion to help break up the cheese.
  • Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  • Heat gently stirring till melted and combined. If to thick can add some water or chicken broth to thin.
  • Pour into the baked hot pumpkin sprinkle with paprika and serve with apple, pears, celery, peppers, cubes of crusty bread cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, and or cooked potato skins .
  • Instead of making the paste you can also dust the cheese cubes with the cornstarch then add to the warmed wine.

BirazBy BirazyB
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I'm definitely going to try this fondue recipe next time I have a party.


Anika Naz
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This fondue was so good! I can't wait to make it again.


Aqsa Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my fondue turned out grainy and lumpy. It wasn't very good.


Sahabe Firoz
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This fondue was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Arion Mustafa
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I would definitely recommend this fondue to anyone who loves cheese and pumpkin.


pureheart Joseph
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This fondue was a fun and easy dish to make for a party. My guests loved it!


Dunidu .V. Herath
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This fondue was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved dipping their carrots and broccoli in the cheese.


Mobolaji Sabitu
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This fondue was perfect for a cold winter night. It was so warm and comforting.


Arsalan Noor
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This fondue was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter cheese.


Cyto Pro
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I actually really enjoyed this fondue. The cheese and spices helped to balance out the pumpkin flavor.


Anyesi Etando
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This fondue was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It was also a fun and festive dish to serve at my Thanksgiving party.


Ssemakula Jurius
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This fondue was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious! I loved the combination of pumpkin and cheese.


Flixy
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I found this fondue to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


nesar hussain
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This fondue was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


comment gawd
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This was my first time making fondue and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the fondue was so delicious. I can't wait to try other fondue recipes.


ki
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This fondue is amazing! The pumpkin and cheese flavors go so well together and the spices give it a nice kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Musfira kazmi
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I made this fondue for a girls' night in and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor and it was so easy to make. We served it with a variety of dippers, including bread, veggies, and fruit.


Sontu Das
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This pumpkin cheese fondue was a hit at my Halloween party! The creamy, cheesy flavor was perfectly balanced by the sweet pumpkin and spices. It was a great way to warm up on a chilly night.


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