• Norwegian brown cheese Reese's pieces cookies on a plate

    Norwegian Brown Cheese Cookies with Reese’s Pieces

    Silvia

    Yes, I’m here with another brown cheese dessert recipe! I’ve always wanted to make a recipe with Norwegian brown cheese and peanut butter, because American visitors often remark that our brown cheese tastes like peanut butter cheese. So when I found Reese’s Pieces peanut butter candies at my local Normal shop, I knew I had to try adding them to brown cheese cookies. And wow were these cookies delicious! I added melted brown cheese to the cookie dough, so they’re a bit like peanut butter cookies with brown cheese flavor. But if you don’t have access to Reese’s Pieces (they…

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  • Easy Norwegian Apple Almond Cake

    Silvia

    Some family friends were in Bergen last week, which was of course a great excuse to bake a cake. But I was also leaving for Portugal in a few days, so I didn’t want leftovers. So I decided to make my favorite Norwegian apple cake, which is small enough to…

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  • Perfect Scandinavian Almond Bars

    Silvia

    It’s been so hot in Bergen this summer that I haven’t felt much like baking lately. But earlier this week I invited some people over and wanted to serve them an easy sweet treat, so I opted for one of the quickest and most delicious cookies I know: mandelsnittar, or…

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  • The Secret Art of Norwegian Brown Cheese (+ 5 Recipes)

    Silvia

    When I was growing up, I would visit my grandparents in Norway every summer. And each summer I would optimistically try a slice of brunost, or Norwegian brown cheese, hoping that this was the year I finally loved it. And I have noticed with foreign visitors that Norwegian brown cheese is…

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  • Swedish Citronsnittar – Lemon and White Chocolate Slice Cookies

    Silvia

    Spring is in full bloom in Bergen now and I was in the mood for a fresh and summery dessert, so I decided to make the easiest lemon cookie recipe I know. Citronsnittar, or Swedish lemon slices, are quick and easy cookies to make, especially as you don’t even need…

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  • Norwegian Brunost (Brown Cheese) Caramel Squares

    Silvia

    Did I just buy a big block of Norwegian brown cheese so that I can add it to all my baked goods this Easter? Why yes I did. Because one thing I’ve learned in my decade living in Norway is that just about every dessert tastes better with brown cheese.…

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