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A baking tray with three slices of fromage fort.
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Fromage Fort

Fromage fort is a beautifully transformative way to use up the scraps of all those expensive cheeses that are crammed in the fridge. It's a classic, frugal, and flavorful French technique shared here by Jacques Pepin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 242

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces assorted cheese pieces, such as Brie, Manchego, Fontina, Swiss, blue cheese, or aged Cheddar
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt
  • Crackers or bread, for serving
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Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cheese pieces, garlic, white wine, and a big grinding of black pepper.
  • Process until the mixture is creamy but not too soft, 30 to 45 seconds, depending on the firmness of the cheese. Taste, and season with salt, if needed.
  • The fromage fort is ready to use now, either served cold, with crackers, or spread on bread and broiled for a few minutes. Broiling will brown the cheese and make it wonderfully fragrant. The fromage fort can also be frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g