Spinach and Artichoke Fondue

With a three-cheese blend, spinach, and artichokes, this creamy fondue is a fun twist on your favorite restaurant-style dip.

Spinach and Artichoke Fondue

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 6 artichoke hearts, drained, diced
  • 3 ounces (85 g) frozen spinach, (drained
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, optional
  • 3 ounces (85 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (115 g) Feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Heat butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, artichokes, and spinach. Sauté for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Place cream, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, pepper, and cheeses into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start the machine, and increase to its highest speed.
  5. Blend for 4 minutes until mixture is smooth and has reached a temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  6. Place spinach and artichoke mixture into the container and secure the lid. Select Variable 1, start the machine and increase to Variable 3. Blend for 10 seconds or until spinach artichoke mixture is chopped.
  7. Pour into fondue pot and hold warm.

Chef's Notes

For dippers, try cubed country French bread, mushroom caps, steamed or grilled asparagus spears, steamed or grilled broccoli, and cauliflower. Instead of lemon juice, replace with equally with your favorite white wine

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 6 artichoke hearts, drained, diced
  • 3 ounces (85 g) frozen spinach, (drained
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, optional
  • 12 ounces (340 g) Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 ounces (85 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (115 g) Feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

  1. Heat butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, artichokes, and spinach. Sauté for 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Place cream, water, lemon juice, cornstarch, pepper, and cheeses into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  3. Select Variable 1.
  4. Start the machine, and increase to its highest speed.
  5. Blend for 4 minutes until mixture is smooth and has reached a temperature of 140°F (60°C).
  6. Place spinach and artichoke mixture into the container and secure the lid. Select Variable 1, start the machine and increase to Variable 3. Blend for 10 seconds or until spinach artichoke mixture is chopped.
  7. Pour into fondue pot and hold warm.

Chef's Notes

For dippers, try cubed country French bread, mushroom caps, steamed or grilled asparagus spears, steamed or grilled broccoli, and cauliflower. Instead of lemon juice, replace with equally with your favorite white wine