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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
Contains alcohol
Better version
A proper French camembert studded with fresh rosemary, garlic and a splash of white wine.
Per serving£3.40
Total cost£6.80
Time32 min
Ingredients for 2
- 250 g French camembert , in its wooden box
- 2 cloves garlic , sliced
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs , broken into small pieces
- 1 tbsp dry white wine
- 1 tbsp runny honey
- sea salt and black pepper , to taste
- To serve
- 1 sourdough loaf , sliced, to serve
- 100 g red grapes , to serve
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180C fan and unwrap the camembert, returning it to its box.
- Score the top in a criss-cross pattern and tuck in the garlic slices and rosemary pieces.
- Spoon over the white wine and drizzle with half the honey, then season.
- Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until soft and oozing.
- Drizzle with the remaining honey and serve with sourdough and grapes.
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.
