Day 1215 of posting images of cheese until I run out of cheese types: Skyr

by verysuspiciousduck

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  1. verysuspiciousduck on

    I’m using stock images but I am always on the lookout for new cheeses to try whenever I go to the store. Credit to ā€œTaste Atlas” for the cheese image and cheese facts. If any of you know some cheeses that I haven’t done yet I would love some input!

    Here is your daily cheese facts: Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product made from cheese, characterized by its thick and creamy texture. Although it is so thick that it can almost be sliced, it contains 0% milk fat. It is said that skyr dates back to the 9th century, when Norwegian settlers first arrived in Iceland. Today, it is sold in stores and comes in a variety of flavors such as blueberry or vanilla. Skyr is incredibly versatile and can be consumed on its own, made into a smoothie with added fresh fruit and ice, or act as a replacement for sour cream. Traditionally, it is served cold and topped with sugar or honey. Skyr may also be used in a traditional Icelandic dish called hrƦringur, consisting of porridge and skyr in equal amounts. It’s important to note that Skyr belongs to a category that’s somewhere between cheese and yogurt.

    Also as a note: I post my daily cheese here as well as in my r/dailycheese subreddit.

  2. SammyGotStache on

    Had no idea it’s sorta in the cheese extended family! The vanilla one with some fresh berries on top, delicious.

  3. Rastafarian_Iceland on

    Originally a type of cheese. Made with skyr culture and rennet in bags to drain whey. Today, it’s mostly made by ultrafiltration. So it’s more of a yogurt type of product.

  4. Good skyr would totally count as cheese! We get an insane organic goats milk skyr where I live and I eat it like a less crumbly chĆØvre, slathered on toast or mixed into salad dressing. I’m on the skyr as cheese train all the way!

  5. IgDailystapler on

    Holy shit dude you’re still going. I cannot begin to explain how proud I am of your commitment to this bit. All the best to you bro!

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