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Whether you’re making gooey grilled cheese or building a cheeseboard, choosing the right cut and shape can make all the difference. Here are some tips for how to slice, wedge, cube, triangle, and crumble Cabot cheese like a pro.
Master Cheese Cutting: Wedges, Cubes & More
How to Slice Cheese
Slices are the perfect cut for sandwiches, burgers, and, of course, cheese and crackers.
- First, bring your cheese to room temperature for easier slicing and fuller flavor.
- Then, slice thin for smooth melting, thick for luscious snacking.
- Choosing the perfect knife can make all the difference.
How to Cut Cheese Wedges
Wedges are beautiful and easy to execute.
- First, cut your round cheese in half down the center.
- Then, slice from the center outward, cutting your cheese into evenly sized wedges like a pie or cake.
- Finally, arrange in the original round shape for a gorgeous presentation.
How to Cut Cheese Into Cubes
Cubes are the ideal shape for easy snacking since they’re so perfectly poppable and easy to spear with toothpicks.
- First, place your cheese bar on its side and carefully halve.
- Then, lay the cheese flat and cut long ways into thirds.
- Finally, rotate and slice across to create cubes.
Cutting Cheese Triangles
Triangles are a fun shape perfect for grabbing and dipping in chutneys, mustards, or other spreads. To make an easy triangle shape:
- First, slice your cheese
- Then, cut at an angle from corner to corner
- Now you’ve got an elegant new look perfect for a beautiful cheeseboard
Creating Cheese Crumbles
As cheddar ages, it loses moisture content, making its texture denser. To create elegantly rustic crumbles:
- First, bring your aged cheddar to temperature.
- Then, cut thick, 1-2-inch wedges.
- Finally, using washed hands or kitchen gloves, slowly break the cheese into chunks and crumbles, leaving the edges perfectly imperfect.
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