Leipäjuusto with Cloudberry Jam
Leipäjuusto, also known as "bread cheese" or "Finnish squeaky cheese," is a mild, fresh cheese traditionally made from cow's beestings, the first milk of a cow after calving. It's baked or broiled to create a delicious golden crust. This recipe pairs it with sweet cloudberry jam, a classic Finnish accompaniment.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 292 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1,000 mlwhole milk
- 0.5 tsprennet, liquid
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 0.5 tspsalt
for serving
- 0.75 cupcloudberry jam
Equipment
cheesecloth · slotted spoon · large pot · baking sheet · parchment paper · colander · knife · thermometer
The method
Step by step
- 1
Gently heat the whole milk in a large pot over medium-low heat until it reaches 37°C (98°F). Use a thermometer to ensure accuracy.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not let the milk boil; too high a temperature can prevent the rennet from working properly.
- 2
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the rennet.
About 1 min
- 3
Let the milk sit undisturbed for 10-15 minutes, or until it forms a firm curd, similar to yogurt.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: The curd is ready when it cleanly separates from the side of the pot when gently pulled.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 5
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the curds into a colander lined with cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, allowing the whey to drain.
About 2 min
- 6
Gently press the curds to remove excess whey, then transfer them to a bowl.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the curds and mix until just combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overmixing, which can make the cheese tough.
- 8
Form the mixture into a flat, round or oval shape, about 1-inch thick, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The traditional shape is often slightly irregular, resembling a rustic loaf.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and develops characteristic dark spots on its surface.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning; the dark spots are desirable for flavor.
- 10
Serve the Leipäjuusto warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges, with generous dollops of cloudberry jam.
Cook’s note: It can also be gently reheated in a pan or oven just before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 292.2kcal
- Protein
- 8.6g
- Carbs
- 45.8g
- Fat
- 8.3g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Sugar
- 33.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover Leipäjuusto in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat in a warm oven or a non-stick pan until softened and warm, about 5-10 minutes.
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