2007-04-24 02:10:57 · 9 answers · asked by a2005wood 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Well, there's not much really. The reason that I use goat cheese in the recipes that call for creaminess is because of its richness at a much lower fat content. The normal "full fat" goat milk cheese is about 6 grams per ounce. This is a lot less than half and half or even sour cream. The problem with the lower fat and no fat sour creams is that they will break down under high heat. I do use them at times but in trying to design recipes for the WWW and to be as foolproof as possible I felt that this shouldn't be a risk.
If you are having problems with finding goat cheese I am surprised. All of the recipes are designed for ingredients that can be found in the small town that I live in (again, trying to make this as easy as possible). Most grocery stores now carry goat cheese.
There is variance. Feta is goat cheese but more pungent and wouldn't work in the Alfredo sauce. There is a semi soft goat cheese with the brand name Chevrie (the French for goat is chevre) and can be found intermittently. It is even lower in fat.
If you have objection to using goat cheese there is the aforementioned lower fat sour cream but with the risk. I have been using soy milk recently in many of the recipes that I do at home because I have been exploring recipes for those with dairy intolerance. I have been repeatedly surprised. Where I would have used a goat cheese or milk I am getting great results. It can be sweetened (varies by brand) so you have to check.
2007-04-24 02:15:03 · answer #1 · answered by TOM C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what you are using the cheese for in the first place. Most people use goat cheese because they like the taste. Replace it with a cheese of the same consistency that you like the taste of.
You did have the right idea about tasting it to find out if you like it.
2007-04-24 09:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need a similar cow milk cheese, without knowing how you are using it I can't say more than that.
Some examples;
If baking try a brie or camembert
If in a salad, try a good quality mozzarella
PS: To the people suggesting Feta ..... proper Feta is GOAT cheese
2007-04-24 09:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Weatherman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've tried to like goat cheese, but I just don't. I substitute feta. It has that same sharp edge but saltier. And it doesn't have that weird aftertaste like goat cheese.
2007-04-24 10:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
flavor wise,i can't think of anything you would wanty to use in place of got cheese. maybe you should try it, it has a very mild and almost sweet tatse. maybe you could use ricotta cheese or maybe cream cheese, or a mixture of the two? i would say just try goat cheese.
2007-04-24 09:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by hbfarmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goat cheese is delicious. Please just try it.
Another cheese that is somewhat similar in taste is feta. It really depends on what the cheese is being used for though.
2007-04-24 09:33:37 · answer #6 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't use anything in place of it... try it. And while you're at it, try feta cheese. They are similar in taste (in my opinion) and texture. It just sounds funny.... but very tasty. You'll very possibly like it.
2007-04-24 09:13:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon how you are going to use it ... same goes for sheep cheese
2007-04-24 09:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about sheeps cheese or cows cheese
2007-04-24 09:18:26 · answer #9 · answered by roaring_leo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋