How to pronounce Havarti

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /hæˈvɑːtsʰi/. In plain English letters that is hah-VAR-tee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Havarti?

Havarti is a snack of Denmark. Where it comes from: North Zealand (Holte). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Havarti comes from

Havarti is one of 19 signature dishes of Denmark on this map. See all dishes from Denmark.

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Food of Denmark

Dishes like Havarti in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Havarti:

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