Prom Country Indulgence

The cheese

Indulgence is made by Prom Country Cheese in Victoria's South Gippsland. It is a farmhouse-style cow's milk cheese with a natural rind, made with a slow technique that gives it a fine, close texture. As it matures, a wrinkled, bloomy Geotrichum rind develops over the surface.

Tasting notes

The centre keeps some firmness, then turns gradually softer and stickier towards the rind. The texture is creamy and fudgy, and melts in the mouth. The flavour balances sweet and sour dairy notes with a mineral edge, and leaves a lasting spice on the palate. It is richer than most bloomy cheeses, so a small slice goes a long way.

How to enjoy

It makes a good Australian centrepiece for a cheese board. Serve it with crusty bread, fresh apple and peppered fig paste. Pair it with a Chardonnay or a sparkling wine. Take it out of the fridge an hour before serving so the edges soften. For a simple dessert course, serve it with a few dried figs and a glass of Bonnezeaux. Keep it wrapped in its paper in the fridge between uses.