

So I was making my own cream cheese, and I decided to use the leftover whey in the cheesecake by reducing it down, then adding in cream and caramelizing it, turning it into a Norwegian cheese called Brunost.
It resulted in a Basque cheesecake with a toasted, brown butter and malted milk flavour with an acidic edge, which complimented the burnt sugar flavour profile of the caramelized crust perfectly.
by watashiwakaizoku
![[Homemade] Brunost Basque Cheesecake [Homemade] Brunost Basque Cheesecake](https://www.diningandcooking.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/evamj1bxd1og1-576x1024.jpg)
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Fuck yes this sounds amazing
Yes yes yes to all of this
I know what I’m making this weekend!

The color makes me want it to be a Thai tea cheesecake 😂looks delicious
Damn🪖
Looks and sounds delicious