Recipes

This collection of recipes showcases the diversity of cheeses produced in Latvia – from cow’s, goat’s and sheep’s milk cheeses to cream cheese, processed and fresh cheeses, as well as semi-mature and hard cheeses. In these recipes, cheeses create excellent flavour combinations with seasonal garden, field and forest produce. Discover the variety of Latvian cheeses in delicious snacks, soups, main courses and desserts.

Recipe authors: Sandra and Valdis Ošiņš, creators of the blog "Garšīgā Latvija" (Tasty Latvia). Photography: Valdis Ošiņš.

Savoury cheese profiteroles

Crêpe-Style pancakes topped with berries, quark and cream cheese

Vegetable and lettuce salad with sheese

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

Berry jellies for cheese platters

Black Forest cherry cupcakes

Quick Jāņu cheese (Midsummer cheese)

Cheesecake with berries

Onion soup with cheese toasts

Mushroom cream soup with processed cheese

Pumpkin cream soup with cheese

Courgette cream soup with cheese

Buckwheat and cheese patties

Porcini mushroom julienne with cheese crust

Stuffed courgette flowers

Vegetable bake with cheese

Chanterelles with cheese, Italian style

Pasta with vegetables and cheese sauce

Wheat groats with mushrooms and cheese

Broccoli with Green Cheese

Savoury pie with vegetables, mushrooms and cheese

Roast beetroot with goat’s cheese and blackberries

Spinach, cottage cheese and cheese pastries

Aubergines with cheese

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Mashed potatoes with cheese and garlic

Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service

Project No. 25-00-C0LA2002-000001 “Culinary tourism route “Cheese Road” for the promotion and recognition of local cheese producers” is being implemented with the financial support of the EAFRD. Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Rural Support Service.