How do I cut an oreo?
I recently made some decorated cupcakes that required oreo halves. I tried several methods:
- serrated knife - lots of crumbs, both halves would shatter
- plain knife (slowly) - lots of crumbs, both sides of both halves would shatter
- plain knife (quickly) - less crumbs, typically one side of one half would shatter
What's the best way to go about cutting my oreos without turning them into a (delicious) crumbly mess?
Best Answer
Try freezing the oreos first and then cut with a sharp knife. Let the oreos warm to room temperature again. They will not lose any texture or crispiness.
Update:
In the name of science, I froze some oreos and tested the outcome. Freezing the oreos made the cutting much more...achievable. A room temperature oreo just wants to crumble in too many places, but a frozen one holds together better.
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Try freezing the oreos first and then cut with a sharp knife. Let the oreos warm to room temperature again. They will not lose any texture or crispiness. Try freezing the oreo and then cut with a sharp knife.How do you split an Oreo perfectly?
I found the best way was to use a serated knife and cut them in half like you were slicing bread or sawing some wood in half. And don't worry...if you break some you can just pop them in your mouth and no one will be the wiser!! Place half of an oreo on top of each cupcake.How do you cut Oreos without breaking them?
When you split the Oreo, you eat one of the cookies first, the one without cream. Once you've eaten the plain cookie, then you move onto the cookie with the cream. This lets you get the perfect mix of cream and cookie.Do you split apart Oreo cookies or bite right into them?
Here's the answer: The \u201ctwist, lick and dunk\u201d method is the Oreo team's tried-and-true approach. While fans might add their own steps to the process, twisting the cookie halves apart, trying the layer of cream and then dunking the Oreo into some milk is what the brand swears by.More answers regarding how do I cut an oreo?
Answer 2
I used a Mini Hacksaw #65341 from Harbor Freight. I even cut a cracked one in half without shattering it.
Answer 3
You could moist it with milk, for example, in the exact line you want to cut, both sides. This will make them less "brittle".
Answer 4
Just tackled this problem. Key was a) v sharp knife and b) keeping pressure on the middle of the biscuit. That stopped it crumbling. Result!
Answer 5
Don't saw at it, place the point of the knife on the board at '12 o'clock', rest the blade on the Oreo, then push smoothly down to cut. If your knife is sharp enough, it shouldn't be a problem. And I mean properly sharp, not just run a few times through a plastic sharpener.
Answer 6
Wet a sharp knife with water or milk, hold the knife halfway across the cookie, and press on the knife instead of using a sawing motion). The wetness of the knife should soften a line in the middle of the Oreo, making it easier to cut.
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