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Leipäjuusto with cloudberry mousse, served with blueberries and cream
Finnish dessert with cloudberries and soft cream mousse

Finnish Bread Cheese with Cloudberry Mousse

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Leipäjuusto, or 'Bread Cheese', is Finland's iconic squeaky cheese, traditionally eaten warm with cloudberry jam. This modern version elevates the dessert with a light mousse: the salty, charred character of the cheese meets the cold embrace of whipped cream and tart berries. A true Nordic indulgence!
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 480 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Finnish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion blender
  • Whisk
  • Small saucepan
  • Skillet (for warming cheese)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand for 5 minutes until it blooms (becomes spongy).

Tip: Hydrating (blooming) is necessary for the gelatin to dissolve lump-free later.
2 ✓

Heat the 3 tbsp cream with the sugar (do not boil!), then stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Add vanilla extract. Let cool to lukewarm.

Tip: Boiling can weaken gelatin's setting power, so just heat it gently.
3 ✓

Puree half of the fruit with an immersion blender. Whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Tip: Cream only whips well when cold because the fat globules need to be solid to hold air.
4 ✓

Gently fold together the whipped cream, fruit puree, and the lukewarm gelatin mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Tip: Gelatin forms a gel network upon cooling, stabilizing the mousse.
5 ✓

Before serving, cut the cheese into wedges and warm in a dry skillet for a few minutes until slightly softened. Serve with the cold mousse and remaining whole berries.

Tip: The temperature contrast (warm cheese, cold mousse) makes the dish exciting.

Recipe FAQ

What can I use instead of Cloudberries?
Cloudberries are hard to find in the US. You can substitute with raspberry mixed with apricot jam, or just plain raspberries; the flavor profile will be similarly tart-sweet.
Why warm the cheese?
Leipäjuusto can be rubbery when cold. Heat softens the fat, giving the cheese its signature soft, squeaky texture.

Ingredients

  • 7 oz Leipäjuusto (Finnish Bread Cheese)
  • 5 oz Cloudberries (or Raspberries/Apricot Jam)
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Gelatin Powder
  • 2 tbsp Water (for gelatin)
  • 3 tbsp Cream (to dissolve gelatin)