Starters
French
FrenchBaked Camembert
A whole wheel of camembert baked until molten and gooey, perfect for sharing and dipping. The tiers climb from a simple supermarket bake to a wood-fired showpiece with truffle and honey.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
Value camembert baked with a clove of garlic and a few herbs.
Per serving£1.60
Total cost£3.20
Time25 min
Ingredients for 2
- 250 g value camembert , in its wooden box
- 1 clove garlic , thinly sliced
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper , to taste
- To serve
- 1 baguette , sliced, to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180C fan and remove any plastic wrapping from the cheese, returning it to its wooden box.
- Score the top of the camembert in a cross and poke in the garlic slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil, scatter over the dried herbs and season.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the centre is molten.
- Serve hot with sliced baguette for dipping.
Equipment
- oven
- baking tray
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value camembert baked with a clove of garlic and a few herbs.
Better
A proper French camembert studded with fresh rosemary, garlic and a splash of white wine.
Ultimate
Premium AOP camembert baked with truffle honey, thyme and toasted hazelnuts, served with charcuterie.
