Fondue Alla Valdostana

Fondue Alla Valdostana

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Fondue Alla Valdostana is a delicious appetizer typical of the Valle d'Aosta region in northwestern Italy. It is a creamy melted cheese dish accompanied by toasted bread croutons. Its origin dates back to the 1800s and since then it has become one of the symbolic dishes of Valdostana cuisine. Fondue is an excellent choice for a winter evening with friends, to be enjoyed slowly and accompanied by a glass of red wine. Its preparation is simple and quick.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Fontina valdostana cheese450g
  • Egg yolks4
  • Flour1tablespoon
  • Milk
    Milk1glass

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Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 5

    Place 450 g of room temperature Fontina Valdostana cheese in a saucepan, add a tablespoon of flour, mix, and add a glass of cold milk

  2. STEP 2 OF 5

    Let it rest for a while, then put the mixture on a normal heat, stirring constantly with a spoon; cook it, making sure the fontina does not boil

  3. STEP 3 OF 5

    When the fontina is melted, remove the pot from the heat and, whisking with a beater, add 4 egg yolks

  4. STEP 4 OF 5

    Put the mixture back on the heat and continue stirring so that the eggs cook with the fontina

  5. STEP 5 OF 5

    As soon as the fondue becomes velvety, serve it on very hot plates accompanied by slices of bread toasted in butter

Suggestions

  • Saucepan

  • Bowl

  • Whisk

  • Knife

General Information

Origin

Italia, Valle d'Aosta

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)310.39
Carbohydrates (g)3.61
of which Sugars (g)2.47
Fat (g)23.14
of which Saturates (g)13.09
Protein (g)22.11
Fiber (g)0.04
Sale (g)1.21
  • Proteins
    22.11g·45%
  • Carbohydrates
    3.61g·7%
  • Fats
    23.14g·47%
  • Fibers
    0.04g·0%