Recipe by: Vegaliano

Serving Size: Serves 4–6, perfect for cozy evenings, holiday gatherings, or a festive aperitivo

There is something deeply Italian about gathering around a shared dish. This Vegan Aged Cheese Fondue celebrates that tradition by bringing together a selection of aged plant-based cheeses, melted into a smooth and velvety pot, ready to be enjoyed with warm focaccia bites.

For this recipe, we combine different Gondino varieties to create layers of flavor: smoked notes for depth and classic aged character for intensity. The result is a fondue that is rich, comforting, and perfect for slow evenings around the table.

Fun Fact About Choosing Vegan Cheese: Plant-based cheeses offer all the pleasure of a shared cheese experience while often being lower in saturated fat and completely free from dairy. Choosing vegan cheese can also help reduce the environmental footprint associated with traditional dairy production, making every bite a small act of kindness for the planet.

Ingredients:

For the Fondue:

• 100 g Smoked Gondino Vegan Parmesan
• 100 g Classic Gondino Vegan Parmesan
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• Fresh thyme or rosemary

For Dipping:

• 1 loaf focaccia, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh rosemary
• Flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Focaccia Bites: Cut the focaccia into cubes and place them on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until lightly crisp.
2. Prepare the Fondue Pot: Rub the inside of a saucepan or fondue pot with the garlic clove to infuse a gentle aroma.
3. Melt the Cheeses: Warm the plant-based milk over low heat. Gradually add the grated or finely chopped aged vegan cheeses, stirring continuously until smooth.
4. Mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the fondue to create a silky consistency. Add olive oil, black pepper, and fresh herbs.
5.  Serve: Transfer the fondue to a serving pot and surround it with the warm focaccia bites. Serve immediately while creamy and hot.

This Easy Vegan Aged Cheese Fondue is comfort melted into one pot. Creamy, rich, and full of Italian character, it's the perfect centerpiece for gatherings where good food is meant to be shared slowly and generously.

Enjoy with friends and family, and share your fondue moments with us using #VegalianoEats.

Swipe This for That Tip: Add roasted mushrooms, grilled vegetables, or slices of pear alongside the focaccia for an even more abundant Italian-style aperitivo board.