Soft Cheese
Za’atar is a herb and spice blend of extraordinary depth and unmistakable character. It has anchored the tables of food lovers for centuries. UMYUM Za’atar & Spices Cheese is a well-composed savoury, creamy cheese experience that your friends will talk about, awards judges remember, and your cheeseboard can’t do without.
We didn’t invent saffron. We didn’t invent chutney. We just had the good sense to put them together. Sweet, tangy, warmly welcoming, and incredibly smooth. UMYUM Chutney & Saffron Cheese is the kind of flavour decision that makes complete sense the moment it hits your palate. Some combinations are obvious in hindsight. This is one of them.
A percussion of roasted coffee depth and cracked black pepper awakens the senses. UMYUM Coffee & Pepper Cheese captivates with flavour sensations in an elegantly smooth and creamy cheese experience. It challenges expectations. Then surpasses it. Enjoyed by those with a palate for excitement and no interest in predictability.
Fresh herbs and savoury-sweet roasted garlic. It’s the signature scent that gets everyone leaning in to enjoy. Swirl that into velvet smooth cheese, and you’ve got the beautifully delicious solution to every cheeseboard, inside every sandwich, and melted to finish any dish. UMYUM Basil & Garlic Cheese, impossible to stop at just one bite.
Some flavour combinations were made for sharing. The bright, tart lift of cherries alongside the deep, caramel warmth of dates, all wrapped in a smooth, creamy cheese. UMYUM Cherry & Date Cheese brings it all together to create something extraordinary for you to enjoy. This is the kind of cheese experience that shows up at a chichi soiree or quiet evening for two and becomes the favourite.
“The Za’atar & Spices cheese is unlike anything I’ve tasted. And I’m not vegan. It’s a complex cheese of elegantly structured flavour.” — Lyndsey J
“I use the chutney & saffron cheese for so many things. From creating creamy sauces to just spreading on crackers. It’s my favourite one.” — Rosalie C
“I served the Coffee & Pepper cheese at a lunch with the ladies. We talked about it for half an hour. Such a great cheese to add to the table.” — Laura T
“This Basil & Garlic cheese is like a magic trick in my fridge. It’s there. Then it’s gone. Our whole family loves it.” — Lana S
“Show me you enjoyed this cheese without telling me you enjoyed this cheese. Empty plate. Done.” — Tom J
Chef Tips
Generously spread on flatbreads and pita straight from the oven. The heat opens up the spice aromatics and softens the cheese for a beautifully delicious experience.
Za’atar & Spices Cheese pairs beautifully with Pomegranate, fresh figs, apricot, and blue or blackberry preserves. Date and Agave syrup make a great drizzle with breads and wafers.
Za’atar & Spices Cheese is a natural centrepiece. Let it anchor your table or board and build outward. Flatbreads, marinated olives, selection of hummus, falafel, kebabs, and savoury pastries.
Za’atar Cheese Flatbread with Roasted Tomatoes & Agave Syrup
Place UMYUM Za’atar & Spices Cheese liberally over warm flatbread. Top with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh thyme. Two minutes under the grill to crisp the flatbread edges and melt the cheese. Finish with a drizzle of Mindful Füd Hot Hunnie and flaked salt over top. Cut. Share. Repeat.
UMYUM Chutney & Saffron Cheese is amazing as the feature in your next cheesecake. You can also stir a generous spoonful into rice or grain bowls for an instant flavour upgrade. It’s also exceptional on a toasted sandwich – Italian, Tuna, Egg, Banh Mi, Club or grilled with tomato.
The sweet complexity of chutney and the floral warmth of saffron pair exceptionally well with white and sparkling wines, and light aromatic reds. Non-alcoholic pairings are best with a warm chai or mocktails that aren’t overly sweet.
Chutney & Saffron Cheese is a natural centrepiece. Surround it with syrups, fresh or dried mango, toasted almonds, and warm naan or seeded crackers. Its colour is a striking visual. The experience makes memories.
A Moroccan-inspired snack. Split large Medjool dates. Remove the stone. Fill generously with UMYUM Chutney & Saffron Cheese. Press a single toasted almond into each. Finish with a drop of orange blossom water and a dusting of cinnamon. Present on a small plate scattered with crushed pistachios.
Spread across thick toasted sourdough. Top with a sliver of dark chocolate and a pinch of flaked salt. The perfect surprise snack.
Aged reductions, bitter orange marmalade, and full-bodied red wines are right at home with this unique cheese experience.
Position it as a conversation piece and lure every curious personality in your gathering. Set alongside dark chocolate, candied walnuts, dried apricots, pears, and bold accompaniments for an unforgettable experience.
Lightly toast your favourite bagels. Spread a generous amount of UMYUM Coffee & Pepper Cheese. Cut thin slices of fresh cucumber and layer over the cheese. Sprinkle with flaked salt. And a light drizzle of port or balsamic reduction. Pro-tip: make more than one.
Dollop into warm soup before serving. It melts slowly into the broth, making it creamy and exceptionally flavourful. Another favourite is spread thick on a pizza base before adding toppings.
A natural affinity with Italian white wines and light reds. Non-alcoholic pairings are best cold and sparkling. Water infused with fresh basil and lemon is a favourite.
UMYUM Basil & Garlic Cheese is the anchor to your Mediterranean-style board. Build around it with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichokes, mixed olives, cured plantbased meat slices, and grilled sourdough. Have an extra virgin olive oil within reach to elevate the experience.
Basil & Garlic Cheese Pasta with Burst Tomatoes.
Cook your pasta of choice until al dente. Blister a handful of cherry tomatoes in a hot pan with olive oil until they collapse and caramelise. Toss the hot pasta through the tomatoes, then stir through a few generous spoonfuls of UMYUM Basil & Garlic Cheese and a splash of pasta water. Top with toasted sourdough breadcrumbs, torn basil, and a crack of black pepper. Weeknight dinner. Zero compromise.
Notch up your breakfast or brunch by spreading on a warm croissant. It’s also exceptional as a filling for crepes – spread, roll, dust with icing sugar, and serve with fresh berries.
This cheese pairs beautifully with a rosé or light Pinot Noir. For a dessert-adjacent pairing, a tawny port. Non-alcoholic options are sparkling rose or hibiscus water. Warm beverages like teas and coffees enhance the comfort factor of this cheese experience.
UMYUM Cherry & Date Cheese is the emotional anchor of any board – welcoming and comforting. It’s the flavour people gravitate toward and then return to. Build around this cheese with toasted nuts, dark chocolate, sherry and port reductions, and a scattering of fresh and/or dried cherries.
