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Baked Camembert With Honey And Thyme

Baked camembert melts to a thick rich creamy consistency, perfect for dipping. It makes a delicious light meal, great with drinks, and perfect for sharing.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 407 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 250 grams camembert (9 oz) packed in wooden box
  • 1 tablespoon honey Acacia (you may wish to add more)
  • a pinch dried thyme or a sprig of fresh
  • 1 clove garlic smashed (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt Kosher/Maldon
  • black pepper freshly ground
To serve
  • slices of warm crusty bread
  • apple or pear slices or figs
  • roasted pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 200℃/180℃ Fan/350℉.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • For further detailed notes, see post above.
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  • Select a camembert that comes in a wooden box and remove the plastic wrapping.
  • Using a sharp knife score the top of the cheese rind in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Drizzle with some honey such as Acacia or Chestnut and sprinkle the thyme.
  • Use one sprig of fresh thyme, or just a pinch if using dried, as it has a stronger flavour. 
  • Adding a small smashed clove of garlic is optional.
  • Put the cheese back in the box and close the lid, then place on a baking sheet on the middle shelf of the oven. This will make it easy to remove from the oven and catch any spills should the cheese ooze out.
  • T0 BBQ, wrap the cheese in parchment paper and then in baking foil and place on the grill (away from direct heat) for around 10 minutes.
  • Season with finishing salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper. 
  • Serve with thickly sliced baguette, apple and pear wedges, figs, breadsticks or vegetable sticks.
  • Sprinkle over some chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture (optional).
  • Wrap any leftovers in wax paper or plastic wrap and keep in the fridge. Use within a couple of days. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 407kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 1344mg (56%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1025IU (21%) Calcium 485mg (49%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 407

% 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.