Why My Munster Kept Sucking (Until Now)
So yeah, last month’s Munster disaster was… rough. Opened it expecting creamy heaven, got slapped in the face with that nasty ammonia smell and rubbery sadness. Total bummer. Figured my timing was trash. Decided, screw it, I’m fixing this mess once and for all. Grabbed my notebook, hit the store for a fresh block, and basically lived with it for weeks. Here’s the play-by-play.
Tip #1: Stop Guessing “Good Enough”
Threw that new Munster in the fridge like always. But this time? Set alarms on my phone like it owed me money.
- Day 1: Wrapped it tight in wax paper (my usual lazy move). Made note: “Smells mild, firm as a rock.”
- Day 3 Alarm: Poked it. Still hard. Zero funk. Wrote: “Patience, dumbass.”
- Day 5 Alarm: Aha! Edges softening slightly. Tiny bit of that funky aroma sneaking out. Not bad, just… developing. Note: “Starting to live? Maybe?”
Realized I used to just open it whenever I thought it looked ready. Dumb. Setting actual check-ins? Game changer.
Tip #2: Play Musician With The Temperature (Kinda)
Read somewhere cooler slows aging, warmer speeds it. My fridge runs cold. So on Day 7, when it still felt shy, I got impatient.
- Took the Munster out, left it on the counter (in the wax paper) for ONE hour – just to nudge it.
- Sniffed again: Whoa, that funky punch hit harder. But not overwhelming. Texture felt creamier when I pressed gently.
- Stuck it back in the fridge fast. Note: “Counter warm-up = turbo boost? Handle with care.”
Before this, I’d leave cheese out for hours like an idiot, ruining it. Short, controlled “warm-ups”? Way safer for dialing in that funk.
Tip #3: Your Wrap Job Probably Sucks (Mine Did)
Used wax paper before like I said. Worked okayish, sometimes. This time? Did a side-by-side test half-way.
- Left one half in wax paper.
- Wrapped the other half tight in plastic wrap, THEN stuck THAT inside a sealed container. Felt extra.
Checked both every 2 days:
- Wax Paper Side: Started drying out faster. Edges got crumbly by Day 10. Funk developed but texture uneven. “Dry bits = Sad.”
- Plastic Wrap + Container Side: Stayed moist! Ripened way more evenly. By Day 12? Creamy texture throughout, funk balanced – sharp but not eye-watering. “Winner winner.”
The extra barrier kept moisture in better than just wax paper flopping around. Total no-brainer upgrade.
So, Did This Actually Work?
Honestly? Yep. By Day 12 on the plastic-wrapped side? Perfect Munster. Creamy, spreadable, smelled FUNKY in the best way without making me gag. Slapped it on some crusty bread. Bliss. Felt like I unlocked some cheese cheat code.
The key was actually tracking the damn thing instead of winging it. Setting reminders stopped me from opening it too early or too late. That tiny warm-up kickstarted things without ruining it. And wrapping it right? Kept it happy and moist. No rocket science, just actually paying attention for once. Give it a shot – saves you from sad cheese face.
