Tillamook Vintage White Cheese Fondue - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf artisanal dark crusty bread, cut 1 inch cubes
1 cup sweet champagne
4 cups heavy cream
3 cups tillamook vintage extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon white pepper, ground

Preparation

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Place bread in oven for 3 to 5 minutes to dry out slightly. Remove and set aside.
In a large saucepan, simmer champagne until it reduces to 1/2 cup. Add cream and return to simmer.
Toss shredded cheese and cornstarch together and fold into champagne and cream mixture. Add white pepper. Stirring until smooth and blended.
Serve in a fondue pot surrounded by cubed bread.