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Creamy Finnish Leipäjuusto with Cloudberry Jam

Name: Creamy Finnish Leipäjuusto with Cloudberry Jam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Leipäjuusto (Finnish squeaky cheese), 200g; Unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon; Fresh cloudberries (or frozen), 150g; Sugar, 50g; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon; Chopped fresh mint, 2 tablespoons

Experience the classic flavors of Finland with this simple yet delightful creamy leipäjuusto paired with sweet and tart cloudberry jam.

4.3(957 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 7, 2025

Creamy Finnish Leipäjuusto with Cloudberry Jam — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 h

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Leipäjuusto

For the Cloudberry Jam

For Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 231 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Carbs: 17.8 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 1.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 924 kcal
Protein: 40.1 g
Carbs: 71.2 g
Fat: 55.1 g
Fiber: 4.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Leipäjuusto (Finnish squeaky cheese) 200g	560	38	4	43	0
Unsalted butter 1 tablespoon	102	0.1	0	11.5	0
Fresh cloudberries (or frozen) 150g	60	1.5	15	0.5	4
Sugar 50g	194	0	50	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons	4	0.4	0.9	0.1	0.5

These nutrition estimates are approximate and should not be considered dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Leipäjuusto

1
Slice the cheese
Slice the leipäjuusto into 1 cm thick pieces.
2
Preheat the skillet
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3
Melt butter and cook cheese
Melt the butter, then add the leipäjuusto slices.
Tip: Do not let the skillet get too hot to prevent burning the cheese.

Making the Cloudberry Jam

1
Combine ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine cloudberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
2
Dissolve sugar
Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
3
Simmer and cool
Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then allow to cool.
Tip: You can prepare the cloudberry jam in advance and store it refrigerated for up to a week.

How to Make Creamy Finnish Leipäjuusto with Cloudberry Jam

Total time: 1 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Browning the Cheese
Sauté the leipäjuusto slices in butter until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
2
Adjusting Heat
Reduce the heat if the butter begins to brown excessively.
3
Simmering the Jam
Allow the jam to simmer gently to avoid boiling over.