Almond Champagne Fondue

8 ounces Gruyere cheese
4 ounces Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 ounces brie cheese
1 cup Champagne
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Dash of ground nutmeg
Apple slices
Cubes of French bread

Shred Gruyere and Swiss cheeses using a hand grater. Toss together with cornstarch. Cut rind off brie; cut brie into small cubes.

Heat Champagne in a heavy, 3-quart saucepan. Bring just to a simmer over medium heat; do not boil. Reduce heat and gradually add shredded cheeses, then brie, stirring constantly in a zigzag motion, until cheese is melted. Add almond extract and nutmeg. Continue stirring and simmer until thickened and smooth, about 5-8 minutes. Do not boil.

Serve in a fondue pot. Keep warm over a canned heat burner. Use apple slices and bread cubes for dipping.

Serves 20 (2 tablespoon) servings.

Nutrition values per serving: 91 calories, 7 g fat, 0 g fiber, 6 g protein, 96 mg sodium.