How To Cleanly Slice Soft Goat Cheese

published Jul 16, 2010
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Yesterday we shared some ideas for

marinated goat cheese

Slicing through soft, creamy goat cheese can get rather messy. Sometimes this doesn’t matter, but when your presentation requires a clean cut, all you need is a piece of dental floss. Wrap the floss around your fingers, hold it taught, and pull it downward through the cheese. Ta-da! We do, of course, suggest using unflavored floss unless you like your chèvre with a hint of mint.

For a little demo, check out CHOW’s video on the topic:

Do you have any other tips for slicing soft goat cheese? Or other uses for dental floss in the kitchen?

Related: 30 Small Cooking Tips That Pack a Big Punch In the Kitchen

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