Cheese story
What is Gjetost?
A brown Norwegian whey cheese with distinctive caramel flavour.
Origin
Norway, Norway
Milk
goat/cow whey
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Norway
Region
Norway
Milk type
goat/cow whey
Texture
whey cheese
Rind
none
Ageing
fresh/processed
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: caramel, sweet, tangy
Origin, protection and character
Gjetost comes from Norway, especially Norway. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh/processed
How to serve Gjetost
sliced on bread, waffles, desserts
Good food matches
coffee
waffles
berries
Serving tip
Take it out of the fridge before serving so the texture softens and the flavour opens up. Softer cheeses usually need less time than hard aged cheeses.
Buying tip
Look for clean aroma, good texture and a style that matches the board: fresh and bright, soft and creamy, hard and nutty, blue and salty, or bold and washed-rind.
