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Title: My first Cambozola
Post by: panda_68 on May 16, 2016, 06:25:00 AM
A month ago I made my first Cambozola. Is it ready to eat now?
Cut open it or wait a week or two more?
I use recipe from cheesemaking.com

Title: Re: My first Cambozola
Post by: Kern on May 17, 2016, 12:30:29 AM
 A cambozola should not get quite as soft as a camembert.  Nevertheless, it should not be too firm, either.  I'd suggest another 4 weeks in a cold fridge (5C) then take it out and ripen it at room temperature for a day or so.
Title: Re: My first Cambozola
Post by: panda_68 on May 17, 2016, 03:58:41 AM
Thanks for advice. I have one more question about ripening cheese in a fridge: do it in plastic box or wrap?
To be frank, I can't wait to try how it tastes.
Title: Re: My first Cambozola
Post by: Gregore on May 17, 2016, 12:47:01 PM
I would ask how big it is ( tall and wide )  as this proportion effects how fast it ripens .

There is not much PC on it so the PR  will have to do all the ripening work .

You could also pull a core sample using a vegetable peeler , or if it is really soft a straw works well
Title: Re: My first Cambozola
Post by: Kern on May 18, 2016, 03:16:37 AM
Either a wrap or a small box show do well.  Air either out every 3-4 days for 15 minutes or so.