brown cheese

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Norwegian Brown Cheese Cheesecake (Brunost Ostekake)

    Silvia

    If you’ve ever been to Norway I’m sure someone has excitedly offered you brunost, or brown cheese, to try. And while you probably loved this sweet, fudgy cheese, there’s also a chance you thought it was too strange too eat. While not technically a cheese brunost is made from leftover…

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  • Norwegian Apple Cake With Brown Cheese Frosting

    Silvia

    As apple season continues here in Norway, my friends keep bringing me apples that their families have brought them from Sognefjord. Last week I made Norwegian cinnamon buns with apple sauce filling, and this week I decided to make one of the most delicious cakes I know: Norwegian apple cinnamon…

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  • Norwegian Brown Cheese + White Chocolate Cookies

    Silvia

    Probably one of the most beloved Norwegian foods is our brunost, or brown cheese. Norwegians love to eat this sweet, fudgy cheese on top of bread or waffles, and we also use it for added flavor in stews and sauces. And brown cheese also happens to be delicious in white…

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