Leipäjuusto - Bread Cheese

Leipäjuusto is a classic Finnish fresh cheese made from freshly calved cow's milk. Goat and reindeer milk is also popular, giving the leipäjuusto a varied color. The moniker "bread cheese" comes from the fact that the method of preparation is remarkably similar to conventional bread baking. This meal is traditionally eaten with blackberry jam and coffee for the morning, but it can also be found in many recipes for fresh salads.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound brick of bread cheese
• Honey & walnuts
• Jelly
• Fresh fruit

Instruction:

1. Bread cheese is scored into long sticks. As a rule, I prepare one-half stick per person. As such, this package contains 12 small servings. The image above shows one full stick – or two small servings.
2. Cut your cheese into sticks and then into small cubes. The cheese is salty, so the smaller bites tend to work best.
   Saute in a pan on medium heat until soft, or about 3-4 minutes, tossing around the pan regularly.
3. Serve garnished with honey and walnuts (or your personal favorite), a dollop of jelly or jam or serve on a toothpick with fruit, like blueberries, to serve as appetizers.