Cheeses from Norway
A guide to cheeses from Norway, highlighting the country's most notable and diverse varieties.
Jarlsberg
Jarlsberg is a mild Swiss-type cheese from Norway, made from cow's milk and named after Jarlsberg Manor. It is known for its buttery, slightly sweet and nutty flavor and its medium to large holes.
Geitost
Geitost is the Norwegian brown whey cheese made with goat's milk in the mix. Boiling milk, cream and whey caramelizes the milk sugars, which gives it a deep brown color and a sweet, caramel taste with a tang behind it.
Nokkelost
Nokkelost is a Norwegian cow's milk cheese flavoured with cumin and cloves. It is semi-hard and yellow, sold in wheels or blocks, and matured for three months.
Ridder
Ridder is a semi-hard cheese from Norway, made from cow's milk with a fat content of 60%. It has a washed rind that contributes to its smooth texture and appealing flavor. The taste profile of Ridder is both nutty and …