Garlic Camembert

Baked Garlic Camembert is a wonderfully indulgent dish where a wheel of creamy Camembert is oven-baked in its wooden box until gooey and irresistible. Served with crusty bread, fruit, or vegetables for dipping, it’s the perfect sharing starter or cosy treat. With optional toppings like garlic, herbs, honey, or nuts, you can dress it up to suit any mood or occasion.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Portions

Ingredients

1 large Camembert in its wooden box
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced, optional
2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme optional
1 drizzle honey optional
Crusty bread fruit or vegetables for dipping

Instructions

Preheat your oven to **180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas Mark 4**.
Remove any plastic wrapping from the Camembert and place it back into its wooden box (lid removed).
1 large Camembert
Score the top of the rind in a criss-cross pattern with a sharp knife.
Tuck he garlic slices into the cuts and if using add a few rosemary or thyme sprigs, and drizzle lightly with honey.
2 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, 1 drizzle honey
Place the box on a baking tray (to catch any drips) and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and gooey in the middle.
Serve your baked garlic camembert immediately with crusty bread, sliced apples, pears, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Crusty bread

Notes

The portions shown here are for 2 people sharing a baked garlic camembert as a starter. Obviously the nutritional values will change for a different basis.

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