Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisipro Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker
Customer Review: Thought it wouldn't work at first...
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first received this, I dumped a container of store bought, plain, fat-free yogurt into it. I looked into it a couple of hours later and was dismayed to realize that a bunch of the yogurt had just flowed right through the holes! Not having time to deal with it at the time, I put it back into the fridge and forgot about it...for several days. When I opened it about three days later to dispose of the yogurt, I was shocked to see that there was thick, Greek-style yogurt in the top. Yes, quite a bit had flowed through the holes, but most of it had stayed in the top and strained into Greek yogurt. After taking out the strained, thickened yogurt, I started a new batch with the stuff that had flowed through, and a couple of days later, it was Greek yogurt as well.
Granted, this does take some time, so if you don't have a lot of patience, I'd just go buy the Greek yogurt. However, if you are more interested in saving money or if you are like me, and usually make your own yogurt to strain, this is a perfect item to create your own Greek yogurt. Yum!
Customer Review: Expand your Yogurt Possibilities!
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought this sounded "handy"...well was I in for a surprise! It's a whole lot more than that. I make up a batch of fresh yogurt in my Salton, take out my amount for a new starter, put some in this great yogurt-cheese maker & still have some left for regular yogurt. In the frig 24 hours & the whey is drained off & I have a perfect base for herbs/garlic for a delicious & healthy vegetable dip...or one that satisfies my chip loving husband, or plain as a healthy ingredient in a myriad of dishes including salads & salad dressings, snacks, soups, breads, desserts of all kinds, sandwiches, even main dishes!
I bought this along with "Not Just Cheesecake" & "Eat Well The YoChee Way" & these great books expand this whole new (to me) delicious & healthier way to incorporate homemade yogurt-cheese into countless dishes.
Oftimes we purchase an appliance/kitchen item & use it very little...I think it's essential to have one or two good cookbooks to open up the possibilities for our use! I Do Love my Yogurt- Cheese Maker!!!
Customer Review: Great snack and appetizer maker!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love yogurt, and now that I have this lebna maker I can have the perfect yogurt treat anytime. My friends and family have grown to love the cheese too, so I like to serve it as an appetizer when they come over. It can hold a whole large container of yogurt at once (Danon has worked best so far).
I have tried using all types of yogurt with this product, including organic and European style - which are too "runny" in some cases (they can't hold up to the strainer too well). I also make my own yogurt occasionally which is "hit and miss". Danon is more readily available, but the Middle Eastern yogurt (found at international grocery stores) produces the perfect tart cheese (the way I like it).
Either way, try stirring in a little ground sea salt before you pour the yogurt into the cheese maker. When it's reduced by about half from draining, scoop out and top with plenty of cracked pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with Middle Eastern style flat bread (toasted crisp)! Yummy!
Customer Review: Terrific device
Summary: 5 Stars
I have two of these rascals and purchased a number of them for my children. It works just dandy. I've had them for approximately 18 to 20 months and have them in use all the time. There is the drawback that they don't hold a full quart, but, I've found that if I put the yogurt in the basket without putting the lid on it, I can put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes when enough liquid will drain off for the lid to fit on. I dump the liquid in a few hours and then let it sit for a day or two. Enough liquid drains off in the first few hours to allow the yogurt not to sit in it if you discard it at that time. I've used yogurt that I've made myself and yogurt that I've purchased in the container. I use or make non-fat yogurt with no problem. It's great for making tzatziki and other different spreads and dips. Although, it may seem a bit pricey (which it is) the long term utility makes up for it. Cheese cloth is messy and must be continually replaced. I have had no trace of rust nor odors from the container.Customer Review: Fantastic Gadget!
Summary: 5 Stars
I like to make homemade yogurt but it always turns out too runny for my taste. I've been straining the yogurt myself but it's always messy and takes a bowl, strainer, paper towels -- not to mention another container with lid to store the yogurt cheese after it's done. The Donvier Yogurt Cheese Maker is so easy! Just plop your yogurt into the strainer and close the lid. Super simple -- and no mess.
Clean-up is simple. I just pop the strainer portion in the top rack of the dishwasher and give the container a quick swipe with a soapy sponge.
I love the nice cream-cheese consistency of yogurt cheese and now that it is so convenient to make I am using it a lot more often. Yogurt cheese is great mixed with fruit and honey, with salsa as a sour cream substitute to enjoy with tortilla chips or, my new favorite, mixed with a little salt, pepper, and lots of onion powder for a healthy version of french onion dip.
I highly recommend this yogurt cheese maker.