Herbs and cheese

[dillireycris]

hi, I'm quite new to cheesemaking and I tried mixing herbs into my cheddar, but the flavor’s all over the place. Any tips for getting it evenly infused? Any suggestions are welcome!

 

[sam1067]

I think it will help to mix the herbs into the curds right after draining, while it's still warm and loose. I think that way, they spread more evenly. I also found dried herbs work better than fresh since they don’t add extra moisture. Have you tried blending the herbs with a little salt before mixing? That gave me a more balanced taste. Good luck!

 

[Alan]

Great to see you diving right into cheddar experiments. Herbs can be tricky. sometimes it’s about when you add them and how finely they’re chopped. are you going for fresh herbs or dried?