does it grate cheese?
1938145
Sorry, I don't know. I use a hand grater for small amounts and a Breville sous chef for large amounts. I would imagine that for sticky cheeses it wouldn't work so well, but why not try it with some cubes of parmesan or other firm cheese?
1938146
I haven't tried that. I use my Cuisinart mixer shredder attachment for that. I wouldn't think the Breville would give you the result of nice shredded cheese. It is a blender afterall. And excellent for any and all blending.
1938147
Haven't tried it, but I am guessing it would "chop" hard cheese. I think of grating as taking it over a surface. But I think it would "chop" it up just fine.
1938148
There is a CNET review of blenders you can find online. Part of their test is throwing in an 8 oz slab of hard cheese. Most of them did okay with that. I think the Breville did that test particularly well. Better than the VitaMix. But what you end up with by blending a chunk of cheese is NOT grated cheese. It's shaved or snowflake cheese, so not the same. Who would put a big chunk of cheese, whole, in a blender, anyway? But anyway, you can find CNET's blender review online. They reviewed a VitaMix, Blendtec, Breville Hemishphere, KitchenAid, Ninja, Cuisinart, and Hamilton Beach. But blenders are not for grating. There is a CNET review of blenders you can find online. Part of their test is throwing in an 8 oz slab of hard cheese. Most of them did okay with that. I think the Breville did that test particularly well. Better than the VitaMix. But what you end up with by blending a chunk of cheese is NOT grated cheese. It's shaved or snowflake cheese, so not the same. Who would put a big chunk of cheese, whole, in a blender, anyway? But anyway, you can find CNET's blender review online. They reviewed a VitaMix, Blendtec, Breville Hemishphere, KitchenAid, Ninja, Cuisinart, and Hamilton Beach. But... » Read More There is a CNET review of blenders you can find online. Part of their test is throwing in an 8 oz slab of hard cheese. Most of them did okay with that. I think the Breville did that test particularly well. Better than the VitaMix. But what you end up with by blending a chunk of cheese is NOT grated cheese. It's shaved or snowflake cheese, so not the same. Who would put a big chunk of cheese, whole, in a blender, anyway? But anyway, you can find CNET's blender review online. They reviewed a VitaMix, Blendtec, Breville Hemishphere, KitchenAid, Ninja, Cuisinart, and Hamilton Beach. But blenders are not for grating. « Show Less
1938149
No it is a blender/liquifier and with most cheddar type cheeses it would just make goo. I do not like my Breville blender because it leaks very badly
821383
It works fine for soft cheeses if you use the large caliber grater. I'd estimate a 2" x 2" chunk at a time.
1507204
Yes it melts the cheese as in grilled cheeses. I bought it for a Christmas present for my 17 yr old who loves paninis. I is easy to use and quick clean up. I would recommend it. There is a model that the plates come off but in my opinion the difference in price is not worth it. I hope that helps.
732391
You can chop or cut up cheese with it. And you can slice cheese with it. But, no it doesn't come with a cheese grater.
949786
Sorry never tried it on the soft cheese. Does ok on medium cheese not to hard.
95394
I actually did not try it for anything else, when it did not grate the cheese (which is the main reason I bought it) I tossed it in the garbage bin. The other problem I had was there were too many parts to clean after use.
1190848
I have really had good luck with mine. I tried to grate all my "Italian" type cheeses like this. Hope it works out well for you.
523108
It's wide enough to shred a large block if cheese held sideways. It might work with potatoes. However a box shredder would be better. This is best for grating a small amount over a short period of time.
1798079
I tried it, it makes a mess but it will grate it. As much as I love this cheese grater, with mozzarella, you're better off using an old fashioned flat hand grater.
594256
By hard I assume you mean Parmesan, as opposed to the hardness of a block of cheddar cheese. I just tried it and while I usually grate this type of cheese, the slicer cut off slices, one after another, but not a conventional slice as Parmesan not the right consistency for that. It did a nice job and then "slices" can be crumbled. If you're looking for a neat looking piece of cheese, then no.
149366
Yes it will. I have used for all types of cheeses including cheddar and it works great. I even use on harder meats and it works. Very satisfied with product.
1200787
Yes, I just used this to grate parmesean reggio cheese and it busted the plastic part that holds up the grating blade. The entire unit is ruined as I am afraid to use it to chop or shred as the plastic housing is now fractured and broken off.
594257
I have only used it on soft cheese but don't see why it wouldn't work on hard cheese.
1629924
I personally haven't tried it for making cheese and don't know what the process involves. I have only used it to make nut milks and have had good results. The mesh appears very strong and able to hold up against a good deal of pressure from squeezing. Don't know if that helps.
1900711
Yes; however, the yield on your cheese will be incredibly small. Use whole milk for cheese production.
716605
Yes it does heat. Do not waste your money if you want something that is deep. We wanted a combo that was deep. It does toasted cheese ok just do not add much else.
1974409
Probably could, I have never done cheese with this disc. I have always used my grater disc for doing my grated cheese. Worth a try though. You can't go wrong with any of the Cuisinart discs.