Description
Baked Camembert with Cranberry Sauce brings French alpine charm to holiday tables. Melted cheese meets tangy-sweet cranberry in this elegant appetizer that promises rich flavors and festive comfort for guests to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) Camembert cheese wheel
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup cranberry sauce
Garnish:
- ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a moderate temperature, creating an ideal environment for melting the cheese perfectly.
- Position the Camembert wheel on a silicone-lined baking tray, delicately etching a diamond pattern across its protective rind to encourage even melting.
- Allow the cheese to transform in the oven, becoming gloriously soft and molten for approximately 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, activate the walnuts in a hot skillet, carefully toasting them until they release a rich, nutty aroma and achieve a delicate golden hue.
- Gently warm the cranberry sauce using a microwave, ensuring it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Extract the bubbling Camembert from the oven with precision, transferring it to an elegant serving platter.
- Cascade the heated cranberry sauce over the cheese’s surface, creating an enticing crimson glaze.
- Generously scatter the golden-brown walnuts and vibrant dried cranberries across the melted cheese landscape.
- Present immediately alongside crisp crackers and a dedicated cheese knife, inviting guests to indulge in this luxurious appetizer.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality, ripe Camembert with a soft, creamy texture for the best melting experience.
- Scoring Technique: Create a crosshatch pattern on the rind to help the cheese melt evenly and absorb flavors more effectively.
- Timing is Critical: Watch the cheese closely while baking to prevent overcooking, as it should be warm and soft but not completely melted.
- Nut Toasting Tip: Quickly toast walnuts over high heat to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Sauce Serving Hack: Warm the cranberry sauce gently to create a smooth, pourable consistency that complements the rich cheese.
- Immediate Enjoyment: Serve the Camembert right away to capture its perfect melted texture and optimal flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg