Name: Nonna Mercedes' fonduta
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 x Semolina teardrop dumplings; 150 g fontina cheese; whole milk; 1 large free-range egg; 1 whole nutmeg for grating

Nonna Mercedes' fonduta

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Total Time:
10 minutes

Indulgent and gooey, a taste of ultimate Italian comfort.

Ingredients:

1 x Semolina teardrop dumplings
150 g fontina cheese
whole milk
1 large free-range egg
1 whole nutmeg for grating

Instructions:

Prepare the cheese mixture by grating it into a heatproof bowl along with a splash of milk. Add the egg yolk to the bowl and place it over gently simmering water. Melt the mixture slowly for 4 to 5 minutes until it reaches a silky, custard-like consistency. Whisk occasionally, adding more milk if necessary. Season with black pepper and nutmeg. Toss with the dumplings and a splash of cooking water to desired consistency.

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