Gudbrandsdalen Gjetost (Brunost)

Gudbrandsdalen Gjetost, known in Norway as brunost, is a remarkable addition to any cheese selection. It’s made from a blend of cow’s milk and goat’s milk, giving it a warm, caramel-brown color and a distinctly soft, almost fudgy texture. You slice it into thin slivers with a cheese plane, and it melts slowly on your tongue. The flavor is gentle and subtly sweet with a caramel-like note, while the goat’s milk adds a light, savory counterpoint.

This Gjetost from MAAZ Huismerk, with its 35+ fat content, is a cheese you’ll most often find on a dessert plate or a charcuterie and cheese board. It eats differently from most cheeses: less like a savory bite, more like a small, sweet moment. A thin slice is all you need to appreciate its rich, caramel-sweet flavor.