Blue cheese cheesecake, honeyed Brie and fig jam come together in an unexpected dessert collaboration, with limited-edition gelato and ice cream sandwiches for adventurous sweet-tooths.

Cheese and dessert might seem like an unlikely pairing, but for Queic by Olivia, it is a combination worth exploring. The Singapore cheesecake boutique has teamed up with artisanal gelato brand Messina Singapore on a limited-edition collection that brings together two distinctive cheeses, inventive gelato flavours and a playful take on the classic ice cream sandwich.

Available from 26 October to 8 November 2026, the collaboration features two gelato creations: BBC (Buttery Blue Cheese) and Eazy Brie-zy (Honey Brie Cheesecake). Both will be available by the scoop and in take-home tubs at Messina Singapore, while Queic adds its own twist with ice cream sandwiches made using house-made brown butter hazelnut sablé cookies. For those who enjoy desserts that venture beyond the familiar chocolate, vanilla and strawberry territory, this is a chance to discover how savoury ingredients can bring new depth to something sweet.

At Queic by Olivia, cheese has long been more than a supporting ingredient. The brand is known for its artisanal cheesecakes, particularly its signature blue cheese creation, which balances the richness of cheese with the sweetness and creaminess expected of a dessert.

Messina approaches gelato with a similar curiosity, focusing on ingredients, textures and combinations that challenge expectations. The partnership brings these two approaches together, translating Queic’s cheesecake creations into a different frozen format.

“We’ve known the Messina team for a long time, even before they opened in Singapore, so it’s exciting to finally work together. We share a similar approach to quality and flavour, and this collaboration gave us the opportunity to explore our cheesecakes in a completely different format. The challenge was finding the right balance while keeping the character of each cheese. I think the results speak for themselves,” says Chef Pablo Ruggero, Queic by Olivia.

The result is a collection built around contrast: creamy and tangy, sweet and savoury, rich and nutty. Rather than disguising the cheese, the recipes give it a starring role.

BBC — Buttery Blue Cheese Gelato

Inspired by Olivia’s Signature Cheesecake, BBC combines butter pecan gelato with blue cheese, chunks of Olivia’s Signature Cheesecake and candied pecans.

The flavour profile leans into buttery richness and toasted nuttiness, with the blue cheese bringing a savoury edge to balance the sweetness. Chunks of cheesecake add another layer of texture, making this a natural pick for anyone already fond of Queic’s signature creation — or curious about experiencing blue cheese in a completely different way.

Eazy Brie-zy — Honey Brie Cheesecake Gelato

For a different take on cheese in dessert, Eazy Brie-zy draws on the classic pairing of Brie, honey and figs.

Made with Australian honey, the gelato delivers a pronounced Brie flavour, complemented by pieces of Queic’s Brie Cheesecake, candied walnuts and swirls of fig jam. The combination brings together creamy cheese, floral sweetness, nutty crunch and fruity notes.

Where BBC plays up the boldness of blue cheese and butter pecan, Eazy Brie-zy takes a more honeyed route, with figs and walnuts rounding out the richness of Brie.

Both flavours will be available exclusively at Messina Singapore, at 1 Club Street, by the scoop and in take-home tubs, while stocks last.

Queic’s contribution to the collaboration takes inspiration from a familiar childhood favourite: the ice cream sandwich. Here, however, the classic format gets a more considered makeover. The two limited-edition sandwiches pair the collaborative gelato flavours with house-made brown butter hazelnut sablé cookies and honey lemon caramel. The buttery cookies provide a crisp, nutty counterpoint to the creamy gelato, while the caramel adds another sweet note to tie the flavours together.

The Buttery Blue Cheese Ice Cream Sandwich features blue cheese and butter pecan gelato, Olivia’s Signature Cheesecake chunks and candied pecans. Its counterpart, the Eazy Brie-zy Ice Cream Sandwich, combines honey Brie gelato with Brie Cheesecake chunks, candied walnuts and fig jam.

Available at Queic by Olivia’s four Singapore outlets and through participating online ordering platforms, the sandwiches offer a more portable way to try the collaboration — whether as an afternoon treat or a dessert to take away.

Whether you’re a devoted cheesecake fan or simply curious about unusual flavour combinations, this short-lived collaboration makes a case for approaching dessert with an open mind — and perhaps a little more cheese.

The Queic by Olivia and Messina collaboration runs from 26th October to 8th November 2026, with all items available while stocks last. The two ice cream sandwiches are available at Queic by Olivia’s four outlets and through participating delivery platforms. For more information, visit Queic by Olivia’s website or follow @queicsg on Instagram.