Description
A decadent appetizer featuring whole Camembert cheese wrapped in puff pastry, baked until golden and molten, perfect for cracking open and pouring over accompaniments.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 whole Camembert cheese (8 oz/250g), rind on
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Place Camembert in the center, then wrap pastry around cheese, sealing edges tightly. Trim excess pastry if needed.
- Brush pastry with beaten egg wash. Sprinkle with thyme and walnuts, pressing gently to adhere. Drizzle honey over top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with crackers or baguette. Crack open the pastry shell to reveal molten cheese for dipping.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.