Judy Ann Santos dishes out her secret ingredient: creamier, milkier cheese for everyday meals

From weekday breakfasts before school to weekend lunches shared with family, many of our best food memories come from recipes we grew up with. They’re passed down, revisited, and refined over generations.

Most of the time, cheese is the secret ingredient that levels up a simple meal in just one step. It’s a versatile kitchen staple that can be used as bread fill or grated and melted to add a more flavorful finish into any recipe.

For over four decades, Eden Cheese has been part of many Filipino tables, from quick merienda to celebrations big and small. Today, the brand continues that legacy with something new to love: Eden Cheese is now creamier and milkier, adding a fuller bite that makes the meals Filipinos grew up with feel Eden Better.

A trusted celebrity chef and Eden’s long-time brand ambassador, Judy Ann Santos is known for putting ingredients to the test in everyday dishes. For her, the upgrade shows up where it matters most: in the flavor, texture, and how easily it works with what she regularly cooks at home.

“When I’m in the kitchen, I pay close attention to how ingredients come together in a dish. Eden has long been a staple in our home because it complements Filipino food so well. With this new update, I can truly taste that it’s better—creamier, milkier, and richer. It’s also easy to grate while prepping, and it adds depth that can make even simple recipes feel more special,” she said.

A Taste That Knows Filipino Families

Eden Cheese has long been part of Filipino food culture, known for its understanding of the Filipino palate and for seamlessly enhancing local dishes. It reflects the warmth, care, and togetherness that define Filipino family life — values that continue to inspire its evolution today.

 “A lot of people know that cooking and preparing food is my love language and I’m always looking for ways to make recipes that my family will enjoy while still feeling good about what I serve. And as someone who has been using Eden for years, it’s familiar, reliable, and bagay na bagay sa panlasa namin. 

“And ngayong upgraded na rin ‘yung Eden Cheese mismo, mas lalo niyang na-elevate yung mga classic na Pinoy lutong-bahay, but without losing the taste na kinalakihan natin,” Judy Ann added.

Marketing Director for Mondelez International Philippines Adrian Manlapig affirms that the new Eden formulation keeps the well-loved flavor Pinoys know and trust, while making the texture smoother and the taste more indulgent and comforting. 

“For over 40 years, Eden has been part of Filipino homes and local food traditions. As the No. 1 Filipino family favorite, we continue to evolve with Filipino families’ preferences and the meals they share. With this reformulation, we focused on delivering a more enjoyable and an ‘Eden Better’ eating experience,” he said.

Making Everyday Meals Eden Better

From sandwiches to saucy classics, Eden Cheese fits naturally into many Filipino kitchens. It melts, mixes, and layers in with ease, adding a creamy, savory lift while keeping the comfort-food feel.

“Grate it over Filipino-style spaghetti, mix it into lumpia filling, or stir it into caldereta for a cheesy twist—Eden is a convenient way to add richness to the dishes being served at home,” said Joan Naranjo, Mondelez International Philippines Category Lead for Meals.

“In addition to its improved taste and texture, each serving of Eden Cheese contains Milk Vitamins A, B2, and D, plus Calcium and Zinc, to support everyday nutrition alongside meals,” she emphasized.

Watch Eden Cheese’s latest TVC featuring Judy Ann Santos and discover how you can give your home-cooked meals a creamier and milkier upgrade. See the full video here.Because when meals are made with Eden, they’re always Eden Better.