For the sauce, heat the wine and lemon juice on medium low heat in a pot. Once the wine begins to simmer, slowly whisk in and melt small handfuls of the cheese at a time until it is all incorporated and whisked until smooth and creamy. Place in a serving bowl or fondue pot. To reheat, heat on half power for 30 seconds and stir.
If you’d like to make this cheese fondue recipe without wine, you can substitute 8 oz. of unsalted chicken or vegetable stock. This is SO important to make sure the cheese fondue you make at home is buttery smooth and tastes even better than a cheese fondue restaurant.
This perfectly creamy and gooey cheese fondue is made with cheddar and gouda cheeses. There are so many delicious dipping items you can choose that are keto! Broccoli, cauliflower, fat head dough, bacon chips, firm avocado, diced cooked ham - you name it!
This classic Swiss fondue pairs perfectly with snowy days. This traditional recipe calls for Kirschwasser, a cherry-based brandy. If you can't find it, any brandy or cognac works. You can also swap out the Emmenthal or Gruyere cheese with Swiss, Gouda, or fontina. The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck