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Baked camembert with figs and walnuts

Creamy, baked camembert with caramelized figs, crunchy walnuts and a hint of honey. This dish combines sweet and savoury flavours and harmonizes perfectly with a mature Chenin Blanc from the Loire.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course
Cuisine French, Rustic
Servings 2 People
Calories 550 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Oven or airfryer
  • 1 Baking tray or small ovenproof dish
  • 1 Knife & chopping board
  • 1 Small spoon for drizzling with honey

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Camembert 250 g, preferably French raw milk cheese
  • 2 fresh figs cut into quarters
  • 1 Handful of walnuts roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

Preparation
 

Prepare & bake the Camembert:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat) or 160 °C (fan-assisted).
  • Place the Camembert in an ovenproof dish or on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
  • Lightly score the surface with a knife so that it melts evenly during baking.
  • Spread the figs and walnuts evenly over the Camembert.
  • Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with rosemary, sea salt and pepper.
  • Bake the Camembert for 12-15 minutes until the surface is golden brown and the cheese inside has melted.

Serve:

  • Serve the hot Camembert straight from the oven.
  • Enjoy with crusty baguette or crackers.

Recommended side dishes

  • Fresh baguette or crispy crostini
  • A crunchy rocket salad with lemon dressing
  • Pickled figs or fig jam for even more fruitiness

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 40g
Keyword Baked cheese, Camembert, Chenin Blanc, Figs, French cuisine, Honey, Walnuts, Wine & Food Pairing
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