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Cow Milk Cheeses from Finland

Discover cheeses made from cow milk in Finland, from historic recipes to contemporary creations.

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Brunost

Brunost is a Norwegian whey product made by boiling whey with milk and cream until the milk sugars caramelize. It is brown, sweet and firm enough to slice, and it is eaten like cheese on sandwiches, crispbread and waffles.

Country: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Norway and Sweden
Milk Type: Cow's and goat's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Caramel, sweet

Bread Cheese

Bread cheese, or leipäjuusto, is a Finnish fresh cheese traditionally made from cow's colostrum and baked until the surface browns. It has a mild flavor, squeaks against the teeth, and is usually eaten in slices with coffee.

Country: Finland
Milk Type: Cow's or goat's milk
Texture: Fresh
Flavor: Mild

Lappi

Lappi is a semi-soft cheese from the Lapland region of Finland, made from pasteurized cow's milk. It has a mild and sweet flavor, making it an approachable choice for various palates. The cheese features a yellow color and is rindless, …

Country: Finland
Milk Type: Cow's milk
Texture: Semi-soft
Flavor: Mild, sweet

Juustoleipa

Juustoleipa, more commonly spelled leipäjuusto, is a Finnish fresh cheese traditionally made from cow's colostrum. It is baked, grilled or flambéed until the surface browns, tastes mild, and squeaks against the teeth when bitten.

Country: Finland
Milk Type: Cow's, goat's or reindeer's milk
Texture: Fresh
Flavor: Salty, sweet