Harissa is one of the most important and popular ingredients in Tunisian cuisine. It is a seasoned sauce made with chillies and oil, which are mixed to make a thick paste.

Not only it is added to many recipes, it is also traditionally used as a table condiment. It is an indispensable ingredient which helps differentiate Tunisian cooking from that of most of North Africa.

The name comes from the Arabic word for “to break into pieces”, which is done by pounding the chillies in a mortar.

We have taken this Harissa paste and carefully blended it with an English cheese creating a spicy cheese versatile enough to eat on its own or add to a dish to give it that extra flavour.