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Fresh Cheeses from Finland

Explore fresh cheeses from Finland, including regional specialties and well-known favorites.

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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

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