Recipe: Baked Camembert (2) - Recipes for Alison

BAKED CAMEMBERT
Source: by Antony Worrall Thompson/ from Ready Steady Cook

140g/5oz camembert
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp paprika

Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

Place the cheese in an oven-proof dish. Stud the cheese with the garlic slices and thyme sprigs. Sprinkle the cheese with paprika.

Place in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes.

Remove the Camembert from the oven and serve it with crusty bread.

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BAKED CAMEMBERT CHEESE
Servings: 4-6

10-12 ounces camembert cheese, in a round wooden box
strawberry jam or raspberry jam or orange marmalade, mango (to taste)
chutney or honey (optional) or fruit preserves, of your choice (optional)
chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

Remove the paper or plastic inner wrapping on the cheese and return the cheese to the round wooden box.

Bake, wooden box and all, in a preheated 350 degree F oven, or in the microwave, until the cheese is warm and runny under the rind.

Top with preserves and nuts if desired, or serve alone with crackers for dipping.