Cheese story
What is Leipäjuusto?
A Finnish squeaky cheese usually toasted and served with cloudberry jam.
Origin
Finland / Lapland, Finland
Milk
cow, reindeer or goat
Board role
Fresh / bright
Cheese profile
Country
Finland
Region
Finland / Lapland
Milk type
cow, reindeer or goat
Texture
fresh squeaky cheese
Rind
toasted surface
Ageing
fresh
Vegetarian
Check the rennet / producer
Milk treatment
yes
Flavour profile: mild, squeaky, caramelised
Origin, protection and character
Leipäjuusto comes from Finland, especially Finland / Lapland. Its character comes from the balance of milk, texture, rind, ageing and local serving traditions.
Protected status
None
Typical ageing
fresh
How to serve Leipäjuusto
served warm, desserts, coffee
Good food matches
cloudberry jam
coffee
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.
