Hi, can this be used to make kefir cheese? Thanks
1844614
I expect it would work, but you might need a liner (like a coffee filter) in the strainer to avoid having it pour through. When I put my yogurt in, it's already fairly thick.
1844615
In order to make Kefir cheese, you would have to line the container with cheese cloth because kefir is so runny to begin with. I might even do a double layer. The Wave does a great job on making regular yogurt into Greek.
1217439
Yes you can. Just make sure you do not over fill. I use mine to make anything "bready".
1798077
Yes, not bad, but I'd make sure the cheese was firm and cold. You would need to use the large-hole grater. This gadget works well, cleans easily, holds a good sized piece of cheese but the handle is a little awkward.
2111398
feta can be made with this starter but it does a curd like cheese better. something more like a mozerella that is eaten before it ages. most of the cheese that i have been making doesnt make it a week before it is gone. i never had good luck with feta.
212454
It is not for cheeses etc, I bought it primarily to grate coconut so that I can make coconut oil
384535
it might give your cream cheese a different flavor. i use it for cheese curds. if you try it and dont like it you can always make a more solid cheese with it. good luck
412056
I think so. I haven't tried it, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. You make the yogurt separately (or just buy non-dairy yogurt) and pour it into this strainer. Yogurt turns into "Greek yogurt".
1561940
Hello Debra, can you give us more detail about making kefir, the temperature of the yogurt maker seems to be 45 C or 110 F. Isn't it too warm for kefir? Pleas elet us know thanks.
1006562
I haven't used it for that but I think you could since I use the lowest setting to melt cheese.
402380
I don't know but if it makes yogurt you should be able to make soft cheese . It's whole milk sooooooooo. I've used pasteurized goats milk to make soft cheese but honestly never made hard cheese, not patient enough . If anyone has hope they print it here. Just did a web search and this link has the answer . http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/239-FAQ-Cheesemaking-and-Milk.html#Anchor-DRY-23240
438499
I only use it for cheeses. They aren't as hard as carrots , radishes etc. I think it would be s little difficult. Really not made for it.. Great for cheese though
1561939
NO. Kefir strains are mesophilic, meaning they ferment at room temp. Electric yogurt makers are incubators that maintain temperature at the level needed by thermopilic Yogurt cultures, which require temps around 105-114 degrees. If you try to make kefir in a yogurt maker, you will probably kill your kefir grains. http://www.culturesforhealth.com/difference-between-yogurt-kefir
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.
1805831
I don't know. All I have used it for is jellies and jams. I would think it would work great if one were making cottage cheese or cheese curds so maybe it would be okay for pudding.
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Yes. I do it all the time. Two things to keep in mind: 1. It takes a lot longer for the coconut milk to ferment than regular milk -- about 30 hours for me. 2. The grains need to be "revitalised about every third fermenting. I usually make two 1-pint batches of coconut kefir, then a batch of goat milk kefir. If I store the grains in the fridge, I store them in goat milk.
1462034
Yes, I use mine for cheese making. I have used them with gas and electric they work great. Also I use them as double broilers.
2217655
You can use them in goat milk right away. Milk Kefir grains can be used in just about any milk, even the soy and nut milks, although they won't "grow" well, if at all, in non-dairy milks. If your intolerance is to lactose, Kefir grains actually eat the lactose (milk sugar) and you end up with something that most lactose intolerant people can then consume.