By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 26
32 cal · 50 min
Swedish Västerbottensost Cheese Pie
Recipe GLPR47c299722991b2
A classic Nordic cheese pie featuring a buttery pastry crust filled with a creamy egg and Västerbottensost cheese custard. This savory pie is baked until golden and set, creating a rich and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
125 g butter
300 ml wheat flour
1 tbsp water
eggs
heavy cream
Västerbottensost cheese
salt
black pepper
Directions
Preheat your oven to 225°C (437°F).
Combine the butter and wheat flour in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the water and process until the dough comes together into a smooth, cohesive ball.
Transfer the dough to a 24 cm (9 inch) pie dish and press it evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Prick the bottom several times with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
Place the pie shell in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes until it begins to set and lightly dry out. Remove and set aside.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined. Fold in the grated Västerbottensost cheese, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Pour the cheese custard filling into the partially baked pie shell, spreading it evenly.
Return the pie to the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes until the filling is set and the top is light golden brown. The center should be slightly firm when gently shaken.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Comments
Västerbottensost is a protected-designation Swedish cheese that you will not find at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, or Kroger in Charlotte—plan on a special trip to a Scandinavian or European import shop, likely downtown or in a specialty food district. The other ingredients are common pantry staples, but that single cheese import makes this a deliberate project rather than a weeknight impulse. The per-serving cost stays reasonable because it yields 26 servings and relies mostly on butter and cream, though the cheese itself is pricey. The stated 50 minutes ignores the crust rest and blind-bake time; budget 75–90 minutes total. This is a elegant, hands-off dinner once built, and leftovers reheat well, making it suit a planned weekend entertaining rather than a casual family meal.
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