What can be done with Norwegian brown cheese Brunost other than a sandwich?

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Some years ago I tried Norwegian brown cheese Brunost. I am aware that technically it is not cheese and it is brown and very sweet due to caramelized milk sugar.

I was wondering - is there any other use of this cheese other than a sandwich with some butter and possibly jam/marmalade?

Tomas · Accepted Answer

Brunost is often used in Norwegian cooking, especially in brown sauces.
E.g. like this.

I have personly used brunost for such a recipe, and it does add a very nice flavor to the sauce.

Here is a link to several recepies using brunost, from Tine the biggest maker of brunost in Norway)

Hope this helps,
Best wishes from Norway!

Meriloo · Answer

I usually eat it with my (homemade) hamburgers - I use it instead of cheddar cheese. Also, I've seen Swedes eat it on rye crispbread (Knäckebröd).

Never tried it with jam! I am experimenting making homemade brunost with walnuts in it... Maybe next time I will try adding pistachios. Bon apetit! Be creative and share the results :)

Karen H · Answer

I make a pizza with it!
ingredients:

fig spread
mozzarella cheese, shredded
gjetost, shredded
pancetta (diced, or thin slices)
scallions (chopped)

directions:

Spread a thin layer of fig spread on pizza crust
sprinkle with mozzarella and gjetost (2:1 ratio, or to taste)
pancetta goes on next
top with scallions

What can be done with Norwegian brown cheese Brunost other than a sandwich?

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