Munkeby cheese, produced by Munkeby Mariakloster in Norway, is a distinct artisanal cheese inspired by French monastic traditions. The monastery itself was established by Cistercian monks from France in 2007, who brought with them centuries-old cheesemaking expertise.

Munkeby cheese is crafted using fresh, raw cow's milk sourced from local farms. This cheese is noted for its soft, creamy texture and rich, complex flavors, which develop from the natural maturation process in the monastery's cellars.