Does this work well on softer cheeses? Such as mozzarella or a soft sharp cheddar
1642017
My experience says it does so long as the cheese is cold right out of the fridge. If you let the cheese reach room temp, you will have a messier, less satisfactory result. I used mine just this morning on some extra sharp cheddar to add to brunch omlets. No problems, but the cheese was cold.
1584637
It work as well as any knife for those tasks. It's design however, makes it super for slicing foods like cheese which tend to stick to the blade while cutting. So for me, that is what I use mine for. Great on fresh mozzarella.
166068
Dry but I haven't noticed any difference between the two settings. It also says don't do soft cheese but I do shredded mozerella all the time.
2112350
I am not sure how well it works on hard cheeses, but it works great for softer cheeses. I LOVE it and I wouldn't be afraid to use it on hard cheeses. Just be gentle with it and it should fine.
1549284
I'm new to cheesemaking but I'm ballparking, like John S, depending on the cheese type. So for cheddar I press to remove more liquid than say monterey jack which is moister.
1461267
Yes, I shred all my pizza cheeses. It works best if the soft cheese is chilled first.
135785
I didn't try that, I think it might be too soft, though, stick to the little harder cheese, like cheddar.
1192874
I have used it on bulk lunch meats and block cheese. Cut both, it is not fast but I am quite happy with the purchase. I would suggest placing soft items in the freezer for 15-30 minutes to firm them up. I found this made the slicing easier.
1521861
Yes. I use it to shred cheese all the time! The harder the cheese, the easier it is, so soft cheeses like Mozzarella, I usually freeze the cheese a bit first.
1357413
It does cut cheese. It slices hard type cheese, such as Gruyere, very well.
732392
harder cheeses work fine parmesan, cheddar, colby depends on the cheese. Some softer cheeses get hard enough if refrigerated. if cheese grating is mainly what you use it for maybe not, all veggies work great. hope this helps
1425242
It is a GREAT cheese knife but the hardest thing I use mine for in cheddar cheese. It is a plastic blade to gets very thin at the edge of the blade. If the cracker crust was a bit soft I would use it, but if thick and rock-hard, nope! It's fantastic for slicing hard-boiled eggs! I love mine and have given them as gifts to all of my family members!
1121568
The knife is light weight and thin, not sure about hard cheese, soft cheese should be fine.
748809
It works great.. as any soft cheeses it does smear and break up.. but by far this is a GREAT cheese grater. �
1798080
Open drum definitely helps clear clogs from soft cheeses. Kasseri is probably the softest cheese we grate regularly. Mozzarella may gum up a bit, but I guarantee (again all hail the open drum) this grater would be easier to clear than other rotary styles. Happy cooking!
2016379
Sorry, never tried it. The serrated blade should help with softer cheeses. Something like Velveeta would need to be very cold.
1974411
I'm sorry, but I don't know. I have used it for vegetables like potatoes making them nice and thin but haven't used it for cheese. I do think it would work especially if the cheese is hard.