Appetizers

Point Reyes Black Truffle Fonduto

A silky cheese fonduto built on Pt. Reyes Toma and finished with shaved black truffle. Bring crusty bread.
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Recipe Information

Total Servings: 6

Creamy cheese fondue in a blue pot with a fondue fork, surrounded by bread, mushrooms, and a bottle of Cakebread Cellars wine.

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups Pt. Reyes Farmstead Toma (grated)
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch in a small stainless-steel bowl. Pour the milk into a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and whisk in the egg yolks. Stir until mixture comes to a simmer and thickens. Stir in the Truffle Toma cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in salt and reserve in a warm place.

  2. Step 2

    Serve with cubes of bread and cut-up vegetables for dipping into the fonduto.

  3. Step 3

    Enjoy with a glass of Cakebread Cellars Cuttings Wharf Chardonnay.

Pair with These Wines

2023 Chardonnay

Napa Valley

This Chardonnay was the very first wine created by the Cakebread family in 1973, launching a legacy of Napa Valley craftsmanship defined by crisp fruit flavors, subtle oak, and vibrant acidity.