Things are less complicated in modern fondue-making. You can replace the fondue pot with a slow cooker to get the same effect with a lot less hassle.

Cheesemonger Adam Ehrlichman shows the Post-Gazette how to make fondue at Pennsylvania Macaroni Co. on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in the Strip District.

Looking beyond cheese is also a great way to give your vegan fondue a boost, especially if the cheeses you’ve chosen aren’t producing a smooth, rich texture.

Long, cheesy tradition. Modern fondue traditions began in the French and Swiss regions of the Alps in the early 19th century, perhaps as an economical peasant meal.