Yayla Farm-Style Cheese 60% – 800 g

Creamy, mellow and gently salty, this farm-style white cheese from Yayla is the kind you want sitting in the middle of a weekend breakfast table. The 800g block is made from natural milk with a 60% fat level, giving it a rich, smooth texture that slices neatly yet softens beautifully on warm bread.

What Does Farm-Style Mean?

In Turkish supermarkets you will often see cheese labelled çiftlik peyniri, which translates as farm cheese. The name points to a more traditional, homely style, closer to the white cheese once made on small dairy farms and sold at village markets. It tends to be softer and creamier than firmer, saltier brined cheeses, with a fresh dairy flavour rather than a sharp tang.

Yayla's farm-style white cheese follows that idea, aiming for a taste that feels honest and familiar, the sort of cheese many Turkish families remember from their grandparents' kitchens.

If you usually buy feta, you will notice the difference straight away. This cheese is less crumbly and less sharp, with a softer body that slices into neat pieces and a cleaner, milkier finish. That makes it a friendly choice for children and for anyone who finds brined cheeses too salty, while still having enough character to stand out on a busy breakfast table.

Why 60% Fat Makes a Difference

Turkish white cheese is sold at several fat levels, and the figure on the label has a real effect on texture and taste. At 60%, this is a rich, full-fat cheese. The extra creaminess rounds off the salt, so each bite feels smooth and buttery rather than dry or chalky. It also means the cheese holds up well when warmed, softening into pastry fillings without turning watery.

• Made from natural milk
• 60% fat for a rich, creamy texture
• Mild, fresh flavour with gentle saltiness
• Generous 800g block for families

At the Breakfast Table

A proper Turkish breakfast is a table full of small plates: olives, tomatoes, cucumber, honey, jam, eggs, fresh bread and endless glasses of tea. White cheese sits right at the centre. Cut thick slices, drizzle them with olive oil and add a pinch of dried thyme or red pepper flakes. Serve with simit, somun bread or toasted pide, and let everyone help themselves.

More Ways to Use It

• Crumble with parsley as a filling for börek, gözleme or sigara böreği.
• Toss cubes through a shepherd's salad or a summer watermelon salad.
• Fold into scrambled eggs or menemen just before serving.
• Mash with dill and yoghurt for a quick, creamy dip.

Storage Tips

Keep the cheese refrigerated at all times. Once opened, store any remaining portion in its brine, or in lightly salted water, inside a sealed container. This keeps it moist and protects the flavour until the date shown on the pack. If you find a piece a little salty, soak it in cold water for half an hour before serving. Contains milk.

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