What is Juusto?

It's a word new to the American vocabulary and a cheese new to the palate. Pronounced HOOstah-lee-pah, which means "bread cheese," Juusto is a flat, squeaky cheese with a very buttery flavor. This baked specialty cheese has been produced in Finland, Sweden, and Lapland for over 200 years. The baking process forms a sweet caramel crust, similar to bread, that not only coats the cheese but helped to name it. This baking step during the cheesemaking process produces Juusto's trademark flavor and appearance.

Juusto cheese can be stored in the refrigerator for up to ten months or frozen for up to one year. Juusto is delicious served warm or cold. Juusto cheese doesn't melt, but it can be warmed (including in a microwave for 10 to 20 seconds, until it glistens). It's popular served with honey or jam as a dessert, or dipped in hot coffee.

Varieties: Original Juusto or Jalapeno Sizes: Random sizes - 6 oz. or 7 oz.

Juusto Recipes