How to make Horseradish Cheddar

[Desert Cheesemaker]

I have tried to make horseradish cheddar w/out sucess.  After reading your thoughts it seems that you can't use fresh horseradish - has anyone made horseradish cheddar and its willing to share how its done?  Thanks

[MarkShelton]

I've never done it, but I would use dried or powdered horseradish and add it to the curd before pressing.

[DeejayDebi]

I have. I've made it with powered horse radish and it was okay but much better with a dehydrated shredded horseradish and smoked.  I kind of like the little bites of flavor from the shredded stuff the power is ... like the diffrence in drinking coco when you want a chocolate bar - the flavor is there but te texture is lacking. It is also good with red peppers and horseradish.

[Desert Cheesemaker]

Thanks for the info, do you dehydrate the horseradish yourself or do you buy it that way?  Also, I assume that you mix in the horseradish when you start cheddaring? and then put into the press.  thanks for your help.

[DeejayDebi]

I can buy horseradish powder by not shredded horseradish. I use a food processor OUTSIDE and chop it fairly small then spread it out thin tin foil in my smoker. I like  apple and cherry wood for the smoke. Apple gives it a hint of sweetness and cherry turns it red-orange so it shows up well in the cheese. If you have a dehydrator do it out side - it's REALLY strong and can take your breath away.

[Desert Cheesemaker]

Thanks!  I will post my results.

[DeejayDebi]

Good luck!