Snacks & baking
Mysuostur (Icelandic whey cheese)
A mild, sweet cheese made by slowly cooking whey with cream until it thickens. Its texture is close to a dense cream, and it is eaten at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Pour the whey into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Add the sugar, a pinch of salt and the fresh cream.
- Bring gently to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly with a spatula.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring from time to time, until the mixture has reduced by half and become creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest if using, then stir.
- Pour into bowls or a mould and let cool completely before refrigerating for 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, with rye bread or as a dessert.
Variations and tips
Denser version. Let it reduce further until it reaches the texture of a spread.
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Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Iceland
Original Ecomely recipe.