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Bread Cheese with Cloudberry Jam — traditional dish from Lapland, Finland
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥380kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾35gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Bread Cheese with Cloudberry Jam

How to order / say it
Say it Leipäjuusto ja Lakkahillo — [LAY-pah-yoo-stoh yah LAK-kah-hee-loh]
Order I'd like the bread cheese with cloudberry jam, please.
Locally Haluaisin leipäjuustoa ja lakkahilloa, kiitos.
Say locally

A squeaky Finnish cheese served with sweet cloudberry jam

Why try it?

A beloved Finnish delicacy, this dish showcases the unique Leipäjuusto, a soft cheese with a toasted appearance, and pairs it with the tangy sweetness of cloudberry jam, capturing the flavors of Finnish meadows and forests.

How it tastes

The cheese is mild and slightly salty, with a unique squeaky texture when chewed, while the cloudberry jam adds a delightful sweet and tart contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1650

Leipäjuusto, traditionally from rural Finnish farms, dates back to the 17th century. It was a way to preserve milk and became popular due to its long shelf life and distinct taste, often eaten at celebratory events.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 200 g leipäjuusto
  • 🍯 100 g cloudberry jam

Method

  1. 1 Slice the bread cheese into serving pieces.
  2. 2 Heat the cheese in a skillet until warm and slightly soft.
  3. 3 Serve immediately with a spoonful of cloudberry jam on top of each piece.

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