February 8, 2019
Appetizers

Easy Homemade Keto Fondue

An easy way to create a low carb dippable cheese sauce (aka keto fondue) that is perfect for sharing with your friends and family!

Have you ever made homemade fondue? Believe it or not, it’s super easy and a fun treat for date night, game night, or honestly… just for yourself.

What’s fun about fondue is that it’s fairly easy to make, and you can make it your own by utilizing different flavored cheeses (I like gouda, gruyere, and a creamy fontina) and finding fun low-carb or keto-friendly foods to dip into it, too! You could even try this Keto Beer Cheese sauce I used when I made bacon-wrapped wings!

Plan your next romantic date night with this recipe in mind. Find the keto fondue recipe below and read on for some really helpful tips and tricks.

Supplies Needed:

Large Pot
Whisk
Measuring Cup
Cheese Grater
Knife & Cutting Board
Skewers

Chef’s Tips:

This easy keto friendly cheese fondue is a fun party appetizer or main dish meal idea for a special occasion. What I like about this sauce is that it’s made with only a handful of ingredients and can also be made ahead of time if needed.

To make the sauce, warm a saucepan on medium-low heat and add in your wine (I went with some rose for this recipe because I already popped a bottle when I made this Rose Aperol Spritz), but white wines work well, too.

Grate the cheese and coat it in 1 tsp of xanthan gum (aka keto cornstarch). Xanthan gum acts as a critical binding agent for this recipe and prevents the cheese from separating in your sauce.

If you opt not to use xanthan gum, you can also use cornstarch or arrowroot powder in a pinch. Additionally, a small amount of lemon juice also helps stabilize your sauce, so make sure to add it as well.

I highly recommend that you only use grated cheese in this recipe. Yes, it takes a little bit more time, but it melts so much better and creates a smoother and creamier sauce.

To round out the cheese flavor, I sometimes like to add a tiny bit of Dijon or some roasted garlic, too. Totally up to you, and I suggest you taste-test beforehand.

What can I dip into the keto fondue cheese that’s also low carb friendly?

For the dippers, I wanted something that was fairly simple and opted to raid my fridge and freezer for all the meats and veggies. I roasted all the veggies, sausages, and shrimp on one sheet pan and created one large platter full of colorful and delicious foods perfect for dipping. You do not have to roast your food, I just prefer it to be hot with the cheese sauce,e personally.

If you’re really craving the bread and miss it, I sometimes use lower carb flax crackers (I like the ones from Trader Joe’s) or my low carb flatbread cut into triangles, or even some keto corn muffins. The idea is to provide a variety of yummy dippers to eat up all that delicious cheese sauce.

Find the full recipe for this Easy Homemade Keto Fondue below! Try pairing this dish with this week’s Bon Appeteach “Book Club” cocktail, too, The Rose Aperol Spritz, for a perfect dinner party or date night drink!