Cheese fondue recipe without wine: 59 photos
FAQ
Even though fondue is classically made with white wine, it can also be made with other alcohols like brandy, beer or whiskey or, for a non-alcohol version, with flavorful stock.
Alcohol-free fondue recipes tend to substitute apple juice or stock for the wine.
The wine isn't just used to flavor the fondue. Its acid also helps to keep the cheese from stringing together. So, if you'd like to make a non-alcoholic fondue, substitute 1 cup chicken broth and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice for the wine, for that bit of acidity.
This traditional cheese fondue recipe features both Emmental and Gruyère cheeses as well as a type of brandy called Kirschwasser (also called Kirsch), which is made from cherries. If you can't find Kirschwasser, you can substitute brandy or cognac. But don't use cherry liqueur — it's too sweet.
If you're seeking a substitute for red wine, consider replacing one-for-one with:
- Alcohol-free red wine.
- Beef broth.
- Chicken broth.
- Red wine vinegar (use ½ vinegar and ½ water for similar flavor results)
- Cranberry juice*
- Pomegranate juice*