Viola is a Finnish cheese in the soft, spreadable tradition that Finland has built a considerable reputation around. It is designed for ease of use, arriving ready to spread straight from the refrigerator.

Flavor Profile

Viola has a smooth, creamy, spreadable texture with no rind and no crumble. The flavor is mild, fresh, and lightly tangy with a clean dairy sweetness and a soft, buttery finish. It is gentle and unassertive, closer to a cream cheese in character than to an aged wheel, which makes it broadly appealing.

How to Serve

Spread on crispbread, rye, or toast for a traditional Finnish breakfast. Viola also works as a base for dips, stirred into hot pasta for an instant sauce, or dolloped onto baked potatoes. Its mildness makes it a good carrier for herbs, smoked fish, and preserves.

Pairing Suggestions

Pair with a crisp white wine, a light lager, or simply strong coffee. Serve with smoked salmon, dill, cucumber, lingonberry jam, and rye crispbread.

Storage

Keep refrigerated and sealed. As a fresh cheese, consume within a week to ten days of opening.