What is the alcohol in fondue?
- What is the alcohol in fondue?
A classic fondue is made from one or more varieties of strong cheese and an alcoholic spirit such as white wine, beer, fruit brandy or cider.
- Does alcohol burn off in cheese fondue?
So you will always retain some alcohol, unless you boil off all the liquid. Besides for flavor, alcohol is added to fondue because it lowers the boiling point of the cheese and, thus, helps to prevent curdling.