Beemster Vlaskaas Fondue

Type: Party Food, Fondue
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 10 min.
Ready in: 20 min.
Servings: 4-6

Directions

  1. Toss grated Vlaskaas with cornstarch. Set aside.

  2. Crack the garlic clove with heel of hand or knife, but do not completely smash. Rub fondue pot with garlic clove. Discard garlic.

  3. Add wine to fondue pot and bring to a low simmer. Add cheese to fondue pot and stir to melt and dissolve cornstarch (simmer but do not boil). Add cognac/brandy. Season with salt & pepper. Sprinkle with ground coriander and serve.

     

    Tip: For an alcohol-free fondue, replace the wine and cognac with chicken or vegetable broth.

Ingredients

  • 3 C Beemster Vlaskaas, grated

  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 1 C white wine

  • 4 Tbsp cognac/brandy

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Ground coriander, for garnish

  • For dipping: cubed bread (baguette, sourdough, raisin or date-nut bread or a mix), soft pretzels, cubed ham, salami, broccoli, carrots, roasted baby potatoes, apple, pears, grapes, tomatoes

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Cheeses Mentioned

Vlaskaas

Historically made once a year to celebrate the flax harvest. A review of historic recipes brought it back and we thought it was just too good to only make once a year!

Pairs with:

Session ale, mineral-y white wine. Apples, fresh figs, walnuts and artisan salami.
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