Sample of ultimate figs served up with cheese (4)
I believe the answer is:
feta
'cheese' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'sample of ultimate figs served up' is the wordplay.
'sample of' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (I've seen this in other clues).
'served up' is a reversal indicator.
'atef' is hidden within 'ultimate figs'.
'atef' written backwards gives 'FETA'.
'with' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for feta that I've seen before include "Salty Greek cheese" , "Soft Greek cheese" , "Crumbly Greek cheese" , "A ewe's, goat's milk cheese" , "Greek sheep or goats' cheese" .)