Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound fontina, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • Crusty bread, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 1 medium white truffle

Method

  • Place milk, cream and cheese in a pot and allow to stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Place butter in a fondue pan and, over medium heat, whisk in cheese and milk mixture, without allowing to boil, a tablespoon at a time.
  • When all the cheese has been added, remove from heat and whisk in yolks, one at time.
  • Season with white pepper and shave white truffles over top of pot.
  • Dip in bread and enjoy.
  • The following day, bring to a boil and serve in shallow bowls over toasted bread.
  • Sprinkle with Parmigiano tableside.