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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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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

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, goat
Texture: Squeaky
Flavor: Mild

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: Semi-hard, artisan
Flavor: Salty, sweet

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