Havarti cheese is one type of cheese that is easy to melt. It melts well which makes it perfect for fondue, grilled cheese, sandwiches and macaroni. There are various ways you can melt this washed curd rind less creamy cheese. The Danish cheese has a mild aroma and flavour and can add some hints of sweetness when melted to your dish. Havarti cheese is at the top of the list for cheeses that are easy to melt. You can pair the cheese with pears, apples, plus it’s the perfect cheese for cheese boards. Apart from fondue, melted Havarti is perfect for panini sandwiches. Some of the ways to melt Havarti include, the stove top method, in the oven, in the microwave or directly in a pan.
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Using A Pan to Melt Havarti Cheese
You will need;
- A small pot/pan
- Spatula/ wooden spoon
- Havarti cheese
Because Havarti cheese is one type of cheese that is not difficult to melt you can add it directly to your recipe in a pan. Simply put a pan on low heat on your stove and carefully place the cheese in there. Stir the cheese until it has completely melted. This can take as little as 5 minutes for the cheese to completely melt. It takes very little time because Havarti cheese is creamy and melts flawlessly. It can be tempting to increase the heat especially when you are in a hurry but you must be careful not to burn you Havarti cheese when using the pan to melt it.
The Double Boiler Method
You will need
- Spatula/wooden spoon
- A double boiler
- Havarti Cheese
- Water
Another effective but slower method to melt Havarti cheese is using the double boiler over the stove. With this method, boil some water in the lower pan of the double boiler and place your Havarti cheese in the top pan. The hot water in the bottom pan will heat up the cheese and melt your Havarti cheese effortlessly. As the Havarti cheese melts, ensure that you stir it to prevent sticking. You can leave your cheese to melt for 10 to 15 minutes or so. When the cheese has completely melted you can then take it out and use as desired. The double boiler method is much safer to use compared to directly placing the cheese inside a hot pan. The risk of burning is much higher with a pan than with the double boiler method.
In the event that you do not have a double boiler you can still melt your Havarti cheese in a similar way by imitating a double boiler. All you need is a glass jar or a small pan to fit inside a bigger pot. You can then heat up some water in the bigger pot and place your Havarti cheese in the glass jar or small pan. Place the glass jar or small pan on top of the bigger pan or inside it, and allow the hot water inside the big pot to melt your Havarti cheese. Make sure that you stir your Havarti cheese for best results. The melting will take about the same amount of time, about 15 to 20 minutes with your make shift double boiler.
The Microwave Method to Melt Havarti Cheese
You can also make use of your microwave if you want to melt Havarti cheese. You will need;
- The microwave oven
- A microwave safe dish
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Havarti cheese
The microwave is quick and convenient when melting this creamy type of cheese. You can use the microwave to melt almost all types of cheese. When melting Havarti cheese put the cheese in a microwave safe dish with a lid and set your microwave to medium to low heat for best results. Adding a lid will keep the heat in and ensure that the cheese melts evenly especially when melting this creamy type. You can warm up the Havarti cheese at 20 second intervals and stir the cheese every time you check on it. As you start to notice the cheese melting, you can shorten the heating time. Make sure that the cheese does not stay for too long in the microwave. The microwave method is perfect if you are in hurry and need to have your Havarti cheese ready in short time.
The Oven Method
The oven can also come in handy when melting your Havarti Cheese. You will need;
- An oven safe dish
- Havarti Cheese
- The Oven
If you decide to make use of the oven to melt your Havarti cheese make sure that you preheat your oven first. Also, your cheese should be left to defrost outside on the counter for a bit of time. Putting the frozen cheese straight into the oven will make is soggy. You can also slice the cheese into thin slices if you want it to melt perfectly. In order to prevent the cheese from sticking you can add some butter to your oven safe dish before putting your Havarti cheese in it. Place your cheese in a heat safe bowl in the pre-heated oven and set it to low heat. Let your cheese melt in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes and check on it. If it hasn’t melted you can let it sit for a few more minutes but make sure that you do not leave the cheese in the oven for too long. When the cheese has completely melted you can take it out and use as desired.
Since Havarti cheese is creamy and can be easily melted, consider melting it over low to medium heat. Havarti cheese is one of the easiest to melt so you don’t need to heat it up on high heat. You should also melt the cheese over short intervals especially if you are using the microwave or oven. The quickest way to melt Havarti cheese would be the microwave or over the stove directly in your pan. However, keep in mind that the method you use depends on your recipe. Another tip would be to either slice or shred your Havarti cheese for the cheese to melt evenly.
