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Goat Milk Cheeses from Finland

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

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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, 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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