Want to impress your guests? Make them this superb fondue, and they'll be blown away! The marriage of flavors between Brie, rosé wine, minced pork meatballs and sweet-and-sour apple sauce will melt your guests' hearts. What's more, the small amount of wine required to prepare it will leave you with more than enough for a perfect wine and food pairing!
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Ingredients
For the broth:
2 1/2 bries, 250g each
180ml (3/4 cup) rosé wine
5ml (1 tsp.) chopped fresh thyme
15ml (1 tbsp.) chopped garlic
375ml (1 1/2 cups) 15% cooking cream
15ml (1 tbsp. tablespoon) cornstarch
Pepper to taste
For the sweet and sour apple sauce:
180ml (3/4 cup) apple juice
80ml (1/3 cup) maple syrup
30ml (2 tablespoons) cider vinegar
15ml (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
10ml (2 teaspoons) minced garlic
5ml (1 teaspoon) minced ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
For the meatballs:
450g (1 lb) ground pork
60ml (1/4 cup) plain breadcrumbs
60ml (1/4 cup) chopped French shallot
15ml (1 tbsp.) cider vinegar
15ml (1 tbsp.) honey
5ml (1 tsp.) teaspoon dried oregano
1 green apple, peeled and finely diced
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
For garnishes (as desired and to taste):
Baguette of walnut bread
Focaccia with olives
Asparagus
Salami
Red apple
Green grapes
Potatoes
Pecans
Preparation
To make this fondue, you must use the corresponding ceramic bowl for your Evolution set. For more details, please consult our FAQ.
Preheat oven to 250°C (400°F).
.In a large bowl, combine meatballs ingredients. Shape into 20 to 25 meatballs, using about 30ml (2 tablespoons) of mixture for each.
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the inside of the meatballs has lost its pinkish hue.
Meanwhile, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to the boil while whisking, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat.
Remove the rind from the bries. Cut bries into cubes.
Pour wine into another saucepan. Bring to the boil. Add thyme, garlic, cream, cornstarch and cheese. Stir. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the cheese has melted.
Taste the cheese fondue, then season with pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Pour the cheese fondue into the ceramic bowl of the fondue pan.
At mealtime, reheat the meatballs in the cheese fondue.
