Want to reliably tell if the soft cheese you are buying now will melt well for grilling or simply stay solid and good for cooking? Want to make any soft cheese melt even more effectively? Then you probably want to know the different types of heat for cooking that are used by professional chefs and home cooks alike. The first thing you’ll want to do if you have soft cheese in your freezer is melt it. While there are different methods, some chefs swear by using a wire whisk to do this, others swear by a hot food spray (your best bet here), while some others swear by a mix of both.
Once you have melted your cheese, then the next step in this process is to reduce the amount of liquid you have in your pan. Some will recommend using only cold water, while others will recommend a quarter cup to one gallon (or greater) of liquid at most. Depending on your recipe and your personal preference, you’ll want to adjust this accordingly. If you are using a hot pan, then you’ll want to reduce the amount of hot oil you have in the pan while you continue to stir the cheese. You will want to continue to mix the melted cheese with the oil until the consistency of the mixture has completely dissolved into the hot oil.
If your recipe calls for cream cheese, you can melt this as well, but you’ll want to add the same amount of liquid to the pot that you have already added the hot oil to. This will help to further reduce the amount of fat in the mixture and therefore create an even melting process. Once the cream cheese has totally dissolved in the oil, then you will be able to stir this cheese into the rest of your ingredients for any recipes where the softened cheese is mixed with egg yolks, milk, or flour. By doing this, you’ll be creating the best possible emulsions for all your cooking needs and allow your cheese to melt with your other ingredients for a smooth, creamy, and delicious texture for your baked goods.