Are you ready for all the holiday parties?! I wasn’t until I perfected the ultimate vegan beer cheese fondue. Yes! Fondue for the vegans. Let us rejoice! I think this is the best thing to bring to a potluck or party you’re going to or throwing this year. People will be blown away by the flavor in this fondue and won’t care that they aren’t devouring real cheese. In fact, after 5 bites they’ll probably give you a hug and thank you for it.
The inexpensive fondue set even makes a cute gift for your party host too. It was a purchase at Hudson’s Bay this year and I’ve written a blog post on their blog, , with even more cute foodie gift ideas you can check out .
This was all part of a video for easy vegan holiday bites that also includes a recipe for vegan cocktail meatballs with cranberry sweet & sour sauce which you can watch below… and then get writing your grocery list from the recipe below!
the ultimate vegan beer cheese fondue
Ingredients
- 2 C raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
- 1 C diced white onion
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 2 C peeled and diced white potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 C pale ale
- ½ C sauerkraut brine (juice from a jar of sauerkraut)
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon
Instructions
- In a large pan or cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper and sauté for another minute. Then add in potato and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add pale ale and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes and potatoes should be fork tender.
- Add this mixture to a blender along with drained and rinsed cashews, sauerkraut brine, white wine vinegar, and dijon. Blend until very smooth.
- Pour into the fondue vessel at the table once the flame ignited and get fondu’ing!
- Pair with fresh baguette, raw broccoli, roasted potatoes, browned vegan sausage, apple slices, cherry tomatoes, pickled vegetables, or whatever you please!
Kym Bella
Lauren, do you have post where you list where to buy most of your ingredients? I'm in Canada, and your Amazon page is US, so do you have any grocers you recommend?
Lauren Toyota
I shop everywhere. No Frills has been the main go to as of late!
Mariell Moreno
hello Lauren, if I dont have the sauerkraut brine, with what other thing can I substitute it?
Lauren Toyota
sauerkraut is the best for this but you could use dill pickle brine also
Jim Turpin
Hoping to get a answer to Mariell question. Did you make your brine?
Lauren Toyota
the brine is the water/bring that already comes in the jar of sauerkraut
Tarika Charen
Hello Lauren, is it enough for 4 person? And I don't have sauerkraut brine, just sauerkraut juice does it also work for it?
Lauren Toyota
that is the same thing. And yes, this will make more than enough for 4 people
Leslie Walton
Why does the prep time on this say 13 hours? Am I missing something major?
Lauren Toyota
sorry just a typo!
Holly
I just made this, and it was delicious! Followed the recipe exactly. Thank you for creating it!
Lauren Toyota
so glad!
Anamika
Can i leave out the ale/beer so then its kid friendly?
Lauren Toyota
it gets cooked out, but I would use club soda cause you need the air for the dough!
Sarra
Do you have any substitutions for cashews? We have an allergy in our household
Terri
My whole family (vegans and non-vegans) loved this recipe and have requested I make it again. Thanks for another great recipe!
Lorie
Looks delish but I am not a fan of saurkraute so I hate to buy it just for the brine. Can I just add extra vinegar or pickle juice
Lorie
Oops sorry saw the same question above with the answer for pickle juice perfect
Lauren Toyota
it just has a specific acid profile and taste. YOu can experiment with either of those yes, just haven't tested it!
Hayley
Do you think this will reheat well if prepped the night before and stored in the fridge until the next day?
Lauren Toyota
yup!
Hayley
Thank you! I’m hosting a big vegan Easter lunch for the family using this recipe, your spinach dip, and your macaroni salad. I’ve been stealing bites of everything while prepping for tomorrow because it’s just all so good. Thanks for being my favorite vegan cooking inspiration. (:
Music & Munchies
This is a fantastic recipe. Every Christmas eve, my Swiss in-laws have a fondue. Every year I try a different vegan recipe to bring, so I can join in the festivities and share. This was by far, my favorite recipe. I love the tanginess of the pale ale and sauerkraut brine. My husband (who grew up on fondu) absolutely LOVED it. Thanks for another great recipe, Lauren!
Sheri
I make this frequently! Excellent recipe! Pleases the vegans and non vegans alike.
Lauren Toyota
that's what I love to hear!
Barbara
Hi Lauren - your recipes look amazing. I can't wait to try the fondue and the meatballs. Have you ever made them without oil? Will they fry up ok?
Lauren Toyota
oil is a must I would say!
Rhea S.
Fantastic recipe… followed exactly and it was so easy and delicious!
Lauren Toyota
AWESOME!
Megan
I’ve made this at least ten times, it’s delicious. Even my vegetarian and carnivorous friends love it.
Lauren Toyota
yaaay love to heat it!