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Title: Holy Havarti
Post by: mdmoore00 on May 09, 2013, 05:04:55 PM

The puns in the cheese making world are too cheesy to resist. I opened a six week havarti last evening and I have a heavenly experience. First of all I had planned to make a gouda but I inadvertently followed the havarti recipe. But there was a reason i had the page on Havarti, i couldn't decide which of the two to make. The make http://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,11214.msg86156.html#msg86156 (http://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,11214.msg86156.html#msg86156). The little box i used got way too humid and molds took off. this has since relieved me of my fear of natural rinds.

It turned out springy but not rubber, lightly buttery-nutty, with a light swiss-ness. I love it, as do my friends and family!

I dont know what else to write about this cheese other than YUM.

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: High Altitude on May 09, 2013, 06:03:44 PM

Very pretty!  How did you treat the rind during aging?

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: bbracken677 on May 09, 2013, 06:28:04 PM

Very nicely done!  A cheese for your cheesy success! 

Everyone seems to be hitting homeruns today!  The picture makes me want to run out and get some milk to make one!

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: KTownCheese on May 09, 2013, 06:43:32 PM

Looks good!  Im jealous and hungry all at once!

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: mdmoore00 on May 09, 2013, 07:39:17 PM

Quote from: High Altitude on May 09, 2013, 06:03:44 PM

Very pretty!  How did you treat the rind during aging?

I used a light salt brine on the surface for a few weeks and then dry brushed it every few days for the remainder.

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: High Altitude on May 09, 2013, 07:53:46 PM

Thanks...I have GOT to make one of these.  A cheese to you on this holy make!

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: H-K-J on May 10, 2013, 04:41:33 PM

Very very nice
definitely deserves a cheese ;D

Title: Re: Holy Havarti
Post by: mdmoore00 on May 10, 2013, 05:41:45 PM

Thanks everyone on your great comments. Now i need to keep my makes consistent! That I fear will be the hard part. I hope my notes are detailed enough to keep things repeatable.