The invention relates to a method for producing cheese and a device therefor, in particular what is known as a cassette press with round or angular cheese moulds. The method is intended in particular to achieve gentle and hygienic de-moulding of the cheese blocks after removal of whey. A raw cheese mass is first poured into moulds (4) of a cassette press (1), then pressed to remove liquid and emptied out of the mould (4) after a turning process. Directly after turning, the raw cheese mass in the mould (4) is subjected to a shaking movement, so the pressed raw cheese mass is detached gently from the inner wall of the mould (4).
