How to Use cheesecloth in a Sentence

cheesecloth

noun

• Line a colander with a cheesecloth and set it in the sink.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2021
• Here, the cheesecloth has slipped from the mound, like a loose nightgown.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019
• Strain the syrup through a colander and then through a cheesecloth.
  — Helin Jung, Cosmopolitan, 20 Feb. 2014
• Let strain for 1 minute; what is left in the bag or cheesecloth is kashk.
  — Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021
• Top the jar with cheesecloth and hold it in place with a rubber band.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
• Lift the cloth out of the strainer, flip the cheese onto your hand, take off the cheesecloth and put the cheese on a plate.
  — Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 30 Aug. 2017
• Put the coffee beans in a large tea ball or tie them up in a piece of cheesecloth.
  — Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2021
• Lift the cheesecloth up by the four corners and twist gently.
  — Liz Roth-Johnson, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2013
• At least 2–3 times throughout the 24 hours, use a fork or spoon to course through the mixture atop the cheesecloth.
  — Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 July 2023
• Steep for 30 minutes, then puree in a blender and strain through cheesecloth.
  — Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2021
• Place a colander in a large, deep bowl; line with cheesecloth.
  — Star Tribune, 14 July 2021
• When ready to fry, remove the cake from the bamboo steamer and peel off the cheesecloth.
  — Washington Post, 21 Jan. 2022
• The resulting pile-up would be wrapped in cheesecloth and kept in a cool place.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2019
• Cook for noted time, then strain stock through the finest sieve or cheesecloth.
  — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
• Hand-wash the cheesecloth using a bit of dish soap, rinse well, hang to dry, then store for next time.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
• Back then, many masks were made of gauze and cheesecloth and held in place with elastic or tape.
  — Radhika Chalasani, ABC News, 15 June 2021
• Lay out your wrap -- layered cheesecloth, t-shirt, etc. -- on top of the rack placed in one tray.
  — Beth Segal, cleveland, 2 July 2021
• Place the garlic and lemongrass in a cheesecloth sachet and add to the pot, along with the curry paste.
  — Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 12 Oct. 2017
• Once softened, remove the cheesecloth, replace with a lid and store in the fridge.
  — SFChronicle.com, 26 July 2019
• To get the aquafaba, shake the can of beans, then open and strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2022
• Strain the apples and juice through 2 or 3 layers of cheesecloth.
  — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019
• Wrap the cake in cheesecloth, then in plastic wrap, and store it in a cool, dark place such as a cupboard.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
• Scrub your beets well, then grate them on a cheese grater over a few layers of cheesecloth.
  — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 17 Apr. 2021
• Strain through a fine mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth and set aside.
  — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
• Fill the bag or cheesecloth with the spice, then tie it off with butcher's twine or another thin strip of cheesecloth.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
• Strain through a cheesecloth and add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap.
  — Jon Vanzile, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
• Using a slotted spoon or wire skimmer, remove and discard the large solids, then strain the stock through a chinoise or a colander lined with cheesecloth.
  — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
• Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth and tie with kitchen string to secure.
  — Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
• Keep in mind that cheesecloth is more expensive than foil and isn’t as readily available in supermarkets.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
• Blend until smooth, then strain out the pulp using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to get fresh juice.
  — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Nov. 2025