Norwegian Cheeses

Jarlsberg Light

Price: $8.10
Origin: Norway/

Technically defined as a Reduced Fat Swiss, Jarlsberg Light was introduced in the late 1980s. It carries most of the mellow nuttiness and creaminess plus the nutritional benefits characteristic of classic Jarlsberg. Light is also completely natural, crafted and aged like any other real cheese. This semi-soft cheese melts readily, without lumps or stringiness. It can be substituted in just about any everyday or party recipe calling for Jarlsberg or Swiss and is, of course, terrific for munching, flavor is best at cool room temperature.

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Ski Queen Gjetost by Tine

Price: $8.30
Origin: Norway/

Gjetost pronounced yet-oast is as exclusive to Norway as trolls and fjords. It all started over 100 years ago on a small summerfarm high up from Gudbrandsdalen Valley, famous for its rich farming traditions. The milk maid had just made the curd from cows and goats milk. The left over whey was boiling in a great iron kettle in the fireplace. Usually she would allow almost all the liquid to evaporate and the golden paste that was left at the bottom of the kettle was used for sandwich spread. One night she expected visitors and wanted to serve them something special. She added cream and some goats milk and poured the hot mixture into a mould. That night she probably served the first golden gjetost ever made. This cheese is best served in wafer thin slices. Shown here with homemade Gjetost muffins.

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Ekte Gjetost 100 Goat Cheese

Price: $16.75
Origin: Norway/

Ekte Gjetost means pure goat cheese in Norwegian. Ekte Gjetost is a unique Norwegian whey cheese made from 100 goats whey, its colour is darker than Ski Queens and the flavour richer. Its texture is firm and it is served in thin slices on bread or biscuits.