Leipäjuusto
Finnish Squeaky Cheese / Baked Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: request NO cloudberry jam. About 5g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Finnish dishes.
What it is
A mild, firm, and squeaky fresh cheese made from cow's milk, traditionally baked or fried to achieve a browned, slightly caramlized crust. Often served warm with cloudberry jam.
Key ingredients
Cow's milk, rennet, salt, butter (for frying).
How to make it keto
Request NO cloudberry jam. Enjoy the cheese plain. A very small portion of fresh low-carb berries (e.g., a few raspberries) could be an alternative, though not traditional.
Say this to the waiter (Finnish)
Leipäjuusto ilman lakkahilloa, kiitos. Voisinko saada sen paljaana tai muutaman vadelman kera?
Leipäjuusto without cloudberry jam, please. Can I get a few raspberries instead?
Watch out for
Cloudberry jam (very high sugar), trace lactose in cheese.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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