Norwegian Cheese
Since the mid-1800s, Norway has produced Jarlsberg cheese, one of the most popular cheese imports in the
United States. Jarlsberg is a cow's milk cheese with irregular holes, a shiny yellow color, and a yellow wax
rind. It tastes mild, buttery, and creamy, especially when compared to the smoky undertones of a Swiss.
- Giant Eagle® sells Jarlsberg Lite, which has 50% less fat and 30% fewer calories than the regular
cheese, but tastes just as delicious.
- Ridder cheese is a great alternative if you enjoy Jarlsberg. This semisoft cheese has a sharp, aromatic
taste with a tart, unwashed rind. Light, fruity wines enhance the flavor of Ridder, which is considered to be
one of the most sophisticated Norwegian cheeses.
- Snøfrisk was created to celebrate the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer. Snøfrisk, which means "snow fresh,"
is an unripe cream cheese that spreads easily. Unlike other popular cheeses, which tend to be made entirely
of cow, sheep, or goat's milk, Snøfrisk is made of 80% goat's milk and 20% cow's cream. Try a flavored
Snøfrisk, such as juniper berry, dill, or forest mushroom.
Storage suggestions
- The softer the cheese, the more likely it is to spoil — so always chill softer cheeses immediately after
serving.
- To store soft cheeses properly, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and store them in the
refrigerator.
- If stored correctly, your semi-soft cheese will last two to four weeks.