Indulge in the ultimate gooey comfort food with this easy baked Camembert recipe, featuring a molten centre that’s perfect for dipping crusty bread. With just a few simple toppings, you can transform a simple wheel of cheese into an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetiser.
If you have never had a baked camembert, you need to try this recipe. The first time I tried a baked camembert was in a little restaurant in Kalgoorlie, I thought WOW, I was absolutely hooked. So, every time I went back to this restaurant, I ordered baked camembert for an entree. There is nothing like a soft, gooey, and rich cheese that is heated in an oven until the center becomes molten and warm, making it perfect for dipping. A decadent, creamy texture with a slightly tangy flavour, enhanced with honey, garlic, olive oil and rosemary. Serve with crusty bread and crackers.
An impressive appetiser and take no time at all to make. All you have to do is the score top of the cheese, place slithers of garlic into the scoring, sprinkle some rosemary leaves, drizzle on the honey and olive oil, bake for 18 minutes and you are done. Simple, fuss free, and perfect for adding style to a charcuterie board.
Variety of toppings that can be used for Baked Camembert
- A variety of nuts such as walnuts, pecans, pistachios, pinenuts, hazelnuts, almonds or even macadamia nuts.
- Hot honey
- Caramelised onions
- Different kinds of jams or chutneys
- Dried fruits such as cranberries, figs, apricots, cherries raisins or sultanas
- Bacon bits
- Extra virgin oil is the most common, garlic infused olive oil, chilli oil and truffle oil are quite popular.
Ingredients you'll need for Baked Camembert Recipe
Why you will love this Baked Camembert
- Oozing Texture: Heating melts the inside into a soft, creamy, and gooey dip while the edible bloomy rind holds its shape.
- Quick and easy: It takes only about 15 to 20 minutes to bake in the oven with very little prep work needed.
- Great flavour mixes: It pairs well with sweet and savory toppings like honey, garlic, rosemary, nuts, or fruit jams.
- Perfect for dipping: It makes a fantastic party starter or snack when served with crusty baguette slices, crackers, or fresh fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the rind is edible and holds the cheese together while baking.
Yes, baked Camembert can be reheated in the oven or microwave, provided it is a pasteurised variety.
You can remove the plastic packaging, wrap the cheese in foil, or place it in a small ovenproof ramekin.
If you don't have camembert available or you don't like camembert, you can use brie as a substitute.
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Easy Baked Camembert Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate gooey comfort food with this easy baked Camembert recipe, featuring a molten centre that’s perfect for dipping crusty bread. With just a few simple toppings, you can transform a simple wheel of cheese into an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetiser.
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minutesIngredients
200 g camembert wheel
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
2 sprigs rosemary
Directions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 180C fan/200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.
- Container: Unwrap the cheese. Place it back into its wooden box (remove any plastic first) or wrap the base and sides in foil, leaving the top exposed.
- Score: Use a sharp knife to score a shallow lattice or cross-hatch pattern into the top rind.
- Flavour: Poke the garlic slices into the slits. Scatter the rosemary leaves over the top. Evenly pour the honey and olive oil over the cheese.
- Bake: Place in the oven for 20 minutes until the centre is completely melted and gooey.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot with your bread and crackers.
Notes
- The best bread for baked camembert is crusty, sturdy bread that can handle thick, molten cheese I recommend is garlic bread (for extra flavour), toasted sourdough, and classic French baguette being top choices. Other excellent options include breadsticks (grissini), focaccia, or rustic sourdough boule.
