The camembert, this raw milk cheese and flavorful typical of Normandy, is one of the main ingredients of French cuisine. Rich in flavors and versatile, it allows to bring to life a multitude of dishes as delicious as they are varied. Here are for you five new recipes based on camembert, all more surprising and succulent than each other, which represent assuredly the musts that you absolutely need to know and try.
Puff pastries with camembert and sun-dried tomato
For this recipe, start by preheating your oven to 180°C. Then cut a puff pastry into several squares and place them on a tray lined with baking paper. Cut the camembert into thick slices and place one on each piece of pastry. Add some sundried tomatoes chopped into small pieces, a bit of fresh oregano and a drizzle of honey to give an irresistible sweet and savory touch. Fold the corners of the pastry towards the center to form a small turnover. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the pastries are nicely golden.
Tip:
Remember to brush your pastries with a little beaten egg before baking them, this will give them a nice golden and shiny color.
Crostini style Camembert and its salad
For a change of pace, why not try this recipe inspired by the famous Italian crostini? To do this, cut a rustic bread into thick slices, lightly toasted so they are crispy. Generously spread each slice with camembert (previously taken out of the refrigerator to be at room temperature and easier to spread). Then sprinkle your toasts with a few pieces of walnut, finely chopped celery stalk and raisins to bring a bit of crunch and sweetness. Serve accompanied by a nice green salad seasoned with walnut oil, perfect to contrast with the richness of the cheese.
Variant:
Do not hesitate to replace the walnuts with toasted pine nuts and the celery stalks with slices of pear to once again play on the differences in textures and flavors.
Please note that quantities should be adjusted according to your preferences
Oven-roasted Camembert with its caramelized strawberries
Yes, you read correctly: fresh and juicy, the strawberries are paired here with camembert to create a sweet and savory dish that will delight the most daring palates. Start by preheating your oven to 180°C. Rinse and hull the strawberries before cutting them in half. In a hot pan, let them caramelize with a little bit of sugar and semi-salted butter until they are slightly golden.
Then place the whole camembert in an oven-proof dish and bake it for about 8 minutes, until it becomes very soft. Do not hesitate to wrap it in some aluminum foil if its packaging is not suitable for baking. Serve immediately, accompanied by caramelized strawberries and a few slices of bread for dipping as desired.
Please note that quantities should be adjusted according to your preferences
Herb-roasted Camembert and Its Grenaille Potatoes
In this revisited version of the traditional roasted camembert, we are going to pair it with new potatoes and a selection of fresh herbs to enhance its rustic flavor. First, preheat your oven to 200°C. Wash and dry the potatoes without peeling them, then cut them in half or into quarters depending on their size. Place them in a large oven-safe dish with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper and Provencal herbs.
Put the potatoes in the oven for about twenty minutes, then add your camembert in the center of the dish with a few sprigs of fresh thyme and rosemary to bring an additional aromatic note. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, until the cheese is well melted and the potatoes are golden brown.
Note that the quantities are to be adjusted according to your preferences
Camembert Tarte Tatin
For this surprising but delicious recipe, start by preheating your oven to 190°C. Peel and thinly slice 4 Golden apples then sauté them in a hot pan with 30 g of semi-salted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar so they slightly caramelize. Also add a little fresh thyme to enhance their flavor. In a cake tin, spread a puff or shortcrust pastry and distribute the apple pieces on it.
Then cut a Camembert into thin slices and arrange them regularly on the apples. Cover everything with another dough and press the edges well to enclose the filling. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the dough is well browned. Let it cool down for a few moments before unmolding and enjoying with a nice green salad seasoned with balsamic vinegar to accompany.
Note that quantities are to be adjusted according to your preferences