Baked Camembert With Honey And Thyme
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Baked Camembert With Honey And Thyme
Description
This baked Camembert starts with removing the cheese from its box and plastic wrapping, then scoring a crisscross pattern on the rind to allow flavors to penetrate during baking. Honey, such as Acacia, is drizzled on top and thyme is sprinkled, providing a subtle herbal sweetness. An optional smashed garlic clove can be added over the cheese for added aroma. Placing the cheese back in the wooden box and baking it at 350°F for about 15 minutes softens it to a spreadable consistency.
After baking, seasoning with finishing salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the cheese's flavor. The combination of creamy, melted cheese with sweet and aromatic toppings offers a rich and nuanced appetizer. Serving alongside warm crusty baguette slices, apple or pear wedges, figs, or breadsticks creates a variety of textures and flavors. Chopped roasted pecans add a crunchy element if desired.
This approach preserves the wooden box as a baking vessel, simplifying cleanup and presentation. For alternative cooking, wrapping the cheese in parchment and foil and grilling it is an option. Leftovers should be stored refrigerated and reheated before serving.
Ingredients
- 250 grams Camembert cheese 9 oz) packed in wooden box
- 1 tablespoon honey Acacia (you may wish to add more)
- a pinch thyme or a sprig of fresh, dried
- 1 clove garlic smashed (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt Kosher/Maldon, sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
To serve
- bread slices, warm, crusty
- apple or pear slices or figs
- pecans chopped, roasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200℃/180℃ Fan/350℉.
- Remove the cheese from the box and take off the plastic wrapping. Use a sharp knife to score the top of the cheese in a criss cross pattern.
- Drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with the thyme. You could add a small smashed clove of garlic over the cheese at this point. Put the cheese back in the box and place on a small baking tray on the middle shelf and bake for 15 minutes.
- Take the cheese out of the oven and remove the lid. Season the cheese with a little finishing salt (to taste) and some freshly ground black pepper. Serve with a sliced baguette, apple or pear slices, figs, or breadsticks and some chopped pecans (optional).
Notes
- Choose Camembert packed in a wooden box and remove all plastic wrapping before baking.
- Score the top rind in a crisscross pattern to help flavor penetration and soften textures during baking.
- Drizzle honey such as Acacia or Chestnut and sprinkle thyme; use one fresh sprig or a pinch of dried thyme, which is stronger.
- Optionally add a smashed garlic clove on top for more aroma.
- Bake cheese in its box placed on a baking tray to catch any drips and ease handling.
- Alternatively, for barbecue grilling, wrap cheese in parchment paper and foil and grill away from direct heat for about 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with crusty bread, fresh fruit slices, figs, and optionally chopped pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Wrap leftovers in wax or plastic wrap, refrigerate, and use within a couple of days; reheat before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1344mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 485mg | 49% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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