mysost
Mysost, also spelled myseost, is a Norwegian brown cheese in the brunost family. It is typically made from whey, often mixed with a small amount of skim milk or cream, and is produced by cooking the mixture for several hours until it thickens and takes on a caramel-colored appearance. The process concentrates lactose and milk sugars, which caramelize during heating and give the cheese its characteristic sweetness and flavor.
The resulting cheese is dense and sliceable, with a texture that can range from semi-soft to fairly
Mysost exists in several regional variants. The standard cow’s-milk mysost is the most common. Fløtemysost or
In culinary use, mysost is typically sliced and served on bread, crispbread, or waffles. It is sometimes