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Ekte Gjetost (1.1 pound)

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Caramelized goat's milk, cured and shaped into bricks by genuine Norwegian trolls! 'Ekte Gjetost' means literally 'genuine goat cheese', but this cheese bears little resemblance to any "chevre" you've eaten recently. It's sweet. Some people think it tastes slightly like peanut butter. As one reviewer has already declared, it has roughly the texture of buffed-up Velveeta. It's one of the prides of Norway, and by confessing that I love the stuff, I'm making a case that I myself deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, since I'm a Swede. Ja då! Alltså! Pan-Scandinavianism, shall we say? If nationalism were only expressed by touting one's local cheese rather than one's military might or religious certainty!

This 'Tine ekte gjetost' is a tastier cheese than the more widely sold Ski Queen, which blends cow and goat milk. Either one, however, needs to be somewhat fresh; you can keep them half of forever in your refrigerator, but the flavor deteriorates, especially when the cheese is exposed to air. You can judge by the color; if there are darker, duller edges, it's gotten senile. People eat gjetost most often as part of a breakfast spread. You shave thin slivers of it from the block and let it melt on your tongue, or else eat it on simple flatbread. Härlig! Var så gud ....

We ate this cheese at Epcot in Norway and fell in love with it. It has a wonderful chocolately flavor that melts in your mouth. If you're looking for a new cheese to try, don't pass this one up. It's a must!

Nothing like white goat cheese, it's sweet and with a tiny hint of bitter. Being a norwegian-american family we eat it every day if we can get hold of it. I was surprised to see it listed as gourmet, its an everyday food over there. Its sliced using a cheese slicer, a knife or wire cutter will cut too thick. bjorklund makes a good one. Most commonly served on buttered rolls or bread. I like it on a sandwich with a layer of good jam under. Its good on toast and buttered waffles where the heat causes the slices to sweat and melt slightly, changing the texture, and making it delicious.

I like both gjetosts, but my preference is for ekte gjetost, which is made from pure goat's milk rather than the cow/goat blend used in Ski Queen. Ekte gjetost is a tad funkier and is much more complex than Ski Queen, although it's similarly sweet and fudgie due to the caramelizing of the sugars in the milk during the heating process used in its manufacture (it accounts for gjetost's appealing color as well; in fact, it resembles a Kraft caramel on steroids). I'm a serious cheese afficionada and search out artisanal, raw milk cheeses (alas, so few now), so the fact that I love this commercially produced, COOKED cheese never fails to crack me up. And you know something? I found out that I'm not the only cheese snob who admits to this!
If you're not adventurous, start with Ski Queen for an entry-level gjetost. However, if your preference is for gastronomy on the edge (I do but jest--this is high-class Velveeta by any account), by all means, go for ekte gjetost. If you have a cheesemonger you patronize, ask for a taste before you commit--unlike Ski Queen, ekte gjetost is often sold sliced-to-order. And don't be afraid to offer it to the kids--its sweetness is often a hit with the under-16 set.

My first taste sold me on this cheese. A Danish friend
invited me for tea and served this wonderful brown cheese
on wasa. It is better than chocolate! Wonderful smooth
creamy taste that surrounds your taste buds in warmth
and richness. Enjoy!!

I was raised on this and love it, but over the years I've given a taste to many people, and few asked for more. Surprisingly, though, my Asian wife likes it, so you might, too. A good way to get an idea what it's like might be to look in groceries for the more common Ski Queen gjetost. It's made from a blend of cow's and goat's milks, and so is milder. Pure goat gjetost is like Ski Queen, only more so.
Five stars for my enjoyment of it.

This cheese was introduced to me by my Norwegian exchange student. I was a little hesitant at first...I'm a sharp cheddar cheese girl. This cheese is unlike anything I have ever tasted. It has the texture of fudge and a sweetness that goes well with smoked meats and whole grain breads and crackers. Also goes well with grapes and apples more on the sour side. It really kicks up the blandness that the "good for you breads" are known for. I don't use any condements with this cheese. It has so much flavor, mayo not needed! You have to give this cheese a try, but beware, you will become an addict.

I have loved Gjetost since I was a little girl. Lately, gjetost has been a bit difficult to find. I don't know if there is some kind of shortage or what, but thankfully I was able to get it on Amazon. However, the shipping was more expensive than the cheese, so I recommend buying more than a pound of gjetost to make up for the shipping being so high. This is truly EXCELLENT GJETOST! Mine was gone in less than 2 weeks. YUMMM!!!

As the tag suggests this cheese is "crazy delicious". Last had it on a trip to Norway 10 year ago and been craving it ever since. Ordered through igourmet and was pleased with the quick arrival from the east to west coast. I ordered two blocks since the shipping was the same price and am very happy that I did. Will definitely buy more.

I grew up eating this cheese for breakfast with brown bread or flat bread. It is also used as a dessert cheese. The flavor is addictive and this blend is far superior to the Ski Queen brand.