Västerbotten cheese is a cheese from the Västerbotten region of Sweden.[1]
The village of Burträsk (now part of the Skellefteå municipality) claims Västerbotten cheese was invented there in the 1870s, supposedly by a dairy maid, (1835-1892).[2] Västerbottencheese and västerbottensost are registered trademarks owned by Norrmejerier,[3] and the cheese is produced only at their dairy in Burträsk.[4]
It is a hard
Many Swedish people consider it the king of cheeses, and demand for it has often outstripped the limited supply. It has also been served as part of the Nobel Dinner, and other Royal dinners.[6] A common dish utilising it is Västerbottensostpaj, literally "Västerbotten cheese pie", with filling consisting of Västerbotten cheese, cream, eggs, and black pepper.[7] The pie is eaten widely in Sweden, especially during the celebrations of Christmas, Easter, Midsummer and during the crayfish season in August.[8]
