How to Make Norwegian Brunost at Home | Sheep Milk Based Brown Cheese Recipe

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with a unique flavor.

Use a heavy bottom sauce pan, crock pot, or slow cooker for cooking the whey.

Start with 1 to 2 quarts of whey and bring it to a light simmer, skimming off any soft white curds that bubble up.

Continue to cook the whey for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent boiling over and foaming.

Once the whey has reduced by half to 75%, transfer it to another pot if using a crock pot and bring it to a simmer.

Add 1/3 cup of milk back to the pot to lift the caramelized bits off the bottom and stir to combine.

Continue to simmer and stir until the whey thickens and turns a caramel color, which may take 30 minutes to an hour.

Once the desired color is reached, add cream or milk back in to lighten the color and adjust the creaminess to your preference.

Pour the mixture into a mold lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.

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