Product Reviews and Ratings - Norway

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(based on 13 ratings)

Located in:Cheese, Norway

This Norwegian cheese is made from a mixture of cow and goat's milk. It has an unusual, sweet flavor due to the way in which it is processed. The milk is cooked until the sugars in it have caramelized, giving the cheese its distinctive brown color and sweet flavor. The milk is then curded and pressed. The cheese became popular as a skiers' snack and thus the label on the whole cheese is emblazoned with the words “Ski Queen”. It is widely popular among Scandinavians, and children in the United States are drawn to its sweet flavor.

Made from pasteurized cow and goat's milk.
Photo depicts whole 9 lb. form of cheese.
We cut and wrap this item by the 1/2 pound.
Please contact us if you would like to purchase the whole form.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Creamy(3), Firm(7), Flavorful(7), High quality(3), Rich(8)

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre(6), Sandwiches(3)

Describe Yourself:

Health conscious(6), Simple tastes(5)

Like meeting an old friend again.

By Dick the Shark Diver

from Shalimar, FL on 7/26/2008

Pros:

Buttery, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The Gjetost cheese was all that I expected it to be and I had not tasted it for many, many years. I grew up with a Norwegian boy as a young playmate and had this cheese on crackers every day as an afternoon snack at his house. I could never find it anywhere in Northwest Florida. Tasting this unique and wonderful cheese again brought back many pleasant memories.

Norwegian Goats make some yummy cheese

By Goat Cheese Eater from Alaska on 6/17/2008

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

At Christmas time as kids when my mom would bring out this cheese, my siblings and I would run and hide. It's an acquired taste, I think. I don't know many kids who like it. I love it now. I have a great recipe called Smoked Chicken and Goat Cheese Pasta with pine nuts. I'll ask if I can post it in the recipe section on this website. It's the best pasta dish I have ever eaten. This cheese is very sweet...a little goes a long ways.

For a change of pace

By Ike the turner

from Enterprise, AL on 5/22/2008

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Rich

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This cheese brings back fond memories of a wonderful week we spent in Stavanger, Norway. Our hosts introduced it to us and it was love at first taste. We were unable to find it in the U.S. until we discovered igourmet.

Unique and carmelly

By KD from Denver on 5/8/2008

Pros:

Smooth, Sweet

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Hors d'oeuvre, Picnic or cheese plate

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Wonderful addition to a diverse cheese plate. Good with a rough grained bread or cracker. Great with a jammy red zinfandel and some nuts.

Gjetost

By Bobalu from Port Jefferson Station, New York on 1/6/2008

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Outstanding, Pungent, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

anytime, Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Health Conscious, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Family is of Norwegian heritage and it is very hard to come by. Thank you IGourmet. Our family truly enjoyed your product, which was delicious. A very generous portion for the price.

I was raised with this cheese. I love it

By Smitty from Lancaster, Ca on 12/21/2007

Pros:

Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Cons:

On the expensive side

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre, Salads, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

On crackers and sandwitchs

unique and sweet

By Anya

from Minneapolis, MN on 10/9/2007

Pros:

Firm, Flavorful, Sweet, Unique

Cons:

Burns easily if melted, Sticky

Best Uses:

Hors d'oeuvre

Describe Yourself:

Health Conscious, Swiss, Vegetarian

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Slice this thinly--a little goes a long ways! A bite of cherry tomato balances the sweet, strong flavor nicely. I have tried several gjetosts, and this is quite a fine one.

Super for autumn

By Yogi's pal

from New Haven, CT on 9/18/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Serve with a muscular red wine and fresh golden apples. Slice extra thin with a cheese knife and pair with thin apple slices treating the Gjetost like a condiment. [...]

GJEITOST

By viking cheese lover from Yorba Linda Calif. on 8/21/2007

Pros:

Creamy, Delicate, Delicious, Firm, Flavorful, Rich, Smooth

Best Uses:

A must on Wasa crispbread, Sandwiches

Describe Yourself:

Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

[...]. By the way this cheese is a must for all Scandinavians.

Hard to find

By Dr. J from Oregon Coast on 5/12/2007

Pros:

Firm, Rich, Smooth, Unique

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

After Dinner, Breakfast with fruit

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We love this hard-to-find cheese and have enjoyed being able to purchase from [...]

My wife and I love this cheese.

By Cheese fancier from Yorba Linda , California on 2/28/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

On Crisp bread

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Cheese is great. Tastes fresh just like in Norway we can not be without it.

I expect to buy this product again.

By artskis from Lancaster, Ca on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Best Uses:

With flatbread crackers

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have purchased this product twice and expect to buy it again unless I can find it elsewhere at a lower price.

Gjetost

By Gary from Fountain Valley, ca on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Durable, Good Value, High Quality

Best Uses:

Crackers, Or slices by themselves, Sandwiches

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Could not find the product in the size I wanted in grocery stores.

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