Camembert Roti is a French appetizer recipe that is easy and delicious. It is the kind of appetizer that shines during the holidays or anytime you're hosting and want to serve something impressive without the stress. With just three simple ingredients, this baked camembert recipe comes together quickly, looks stunning on any table and tastes unbelievably delicious.
At its core, Camembert roti is simply a wheel of Camembert cheese baked in the oven with honey and thyme. This recipe is one you won't want to miss!
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- Why You'll Love This Recipe
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- Camembert Roti Ingredients
- Best Toppings For Baked Camembert
- What To Serve With This Baked Camembert Cheese Recipe
- How To Make Camembert Roti
- Recipe Tips
- How To Store Leftover Camembert
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Looking for more holiday-inspired appetizer recipes? You have to try these buttery smooth butternut squash devilled eggs with crispy sage leaves, my absolutely delicious crispy coconut shrimp, my mouth-watering stuffed mushrooms, and my mini cheese ball bites for something fun and different!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It is easy to make using simple ingredients. You only need to use three ingredients, and it comes together in under 25 minutes!
- Camembert roti is a French recipe that involves baking camembert cheese until it is molten with honey and thyme.
- There are a bunch of different flavor combinations for you to try!
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Camembert vs. Brie Cheese
Brie and Camembert cheese are very similar cheeses. They are both soft cheeses that bake perfectly into creamy, indulgent savory treats. Camembert cheese has a more earthy, intense flavor, whereas brie is creamier and milder in taste.
Personally, I love Camembert cheese and have been eating it since I was little. The first way I was introduced to Camembert was when my great aunt cooked it with sun-dried tomatoes and roasted garlic, the same way that I do in this roasted garlic baked brie recipe.
If you love Camembert cheese, you have to try my Camembert, fig and arugula pizza recipe, too!
Camembert Roti Ingredients
- Camembert Cheese - Camembert cheese is the traditional soft cheese for this recipe, but brie is very similar and can be substituted.
- Honey - Liquid or raw honey can be used for this recipe. If you are using raw honey, spread it around with a butter knife or melt it before adding it to the top of the cheese.
- Thyme - Fresh thyme is preferred, but dried thyme can be substituted.
- More Topping Ideas - We have a ton of flavor combinations for this baked Camembert recipe below.
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Best Toppings For Baked Camembert
The base recipe for Camembert roti is Camembert cheese, honey and fresh thyme. For all of these variations, keep the base recipe the same and add these extra toppings on top.
- Hot Honey - instead of plain honey, use hot honey for added spice and kick!
- Roasted Garlic & Chive - add some smashed roasted garlic cloves and freshly minced chives.
- Fig & Lemon - add chopped dried figs + the zest of one lemon for a rich, fresh taste.
- Brown Sugar & Candied Pecans - add a small handful of candied pecans (follow the instructions in this recipe to make candied pecans) and sprinkle 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar over the top of the camembert cheese before baking.
- Make It Spicy - add 1-2 Tablespoons of a hot calabrese spread, I love the Gigi Kaboom Calabrese Spread (not sponsored).
- Dried Cranberries - add some chopped dried cranberries for a tart, sweet version.
- Strawberry & Walnut - add a couple of tablespoons of macerated strawberries and crushed walnuts. Inspired by my puff pastry baked brie with strawberries and walnuts!
- Truffle Oil - add a light drizzle of truffle oil on top to enhance the flavor profile. Do not add too much, as Camembert cheese is already quite oily.
What To Serve With This Baked Camembert Cheese Recipe
Serve Camembert roti as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer before a holiday meal or gathering. Pair it with water crackers, multigrain fig crackers, or a thinly sliced crusty baguette garlic bread for dipping.
It can also be included on a charcuterie board and served with fresh fruit, like grapes, pears and apples, as well as with roasted almonds, candied cashews and deli meats like Genoa salami.
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How To Make Camembert Roti
Step 1
Score the top of the Camembert cheese in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about ¾ of the way through the cheese. Do not cut all the way through.
Step 2
Place the scored cheese wheel into a brie baker, crosshatch side up, and top with honey and fresh thyme.
Step 3
Bake uncovered in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
Step 4
Serve Camembert roti warm with a side of crackers, fresh fruit and nuts.
Recipe Tips
- If you don't have a brie baker, use a small casserole dish, oven-safe dish or small cast iron pan to bake the Camembert in. You want the cheese to fit as snugly as possible in the dish you are baking it in so it doesn't run all over the baking dish as it melts.
- Do not overbake the cheese. Overbaking the cheese can lead to a rubbery texture.
How To Store Leftover Camembert
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, bake or microwave until cheese is just melted. Do not overheat, as it can make the cheese rubbery.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you do not need to remove the rind on the Camembert before baking. If you would like, you can shave it off a bit, but still leave enough that the structure of the cheese is there.
Yes! Brie is a milder, creamier soft cheese and can be used for this recipe if you would like!
In a 350°F oven, it takes 15-20 minutes for the Camembert to fully melt.
Camembert cheese was first developed in the Normandy region of France in the late 1700s by a farmer and a priest that was fleeing the French Revolution. By the 19th century, Camembert had become a well-known cheese and was made in small batches on local Norman farms. In the early 20th century, recipes started emerging in Norman cookbooks, and the dish "Camembery Roti" as we know it today became popular in the late 20th century in French bistros, British gastropubs and even as ski resort cuisine.
So in summary, Camembert roti is not a centuries-old French recipe, but rather a modern evolution of a traditional historic cheese.
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- 300 gram Camembert Cheese Wheel
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Honey
- 2-3 sprigs Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Score the Camembert cheese in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about ¾ of the way through the cheese, do not cut all the way through. Place the scored cheese wheel, cut side up, in a brie baker or a baking dish that snugly fits the cheese wheel. Top with honey, spread it out to completely cover the surface, and fresh thyme.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, just until the cheese is melted all the way through. Do not overbake the cheese as it could become rubbery.
- Serve hot with crackers, thinly sliced baguette, fresh fruit, and nuts for dipping.
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Notes
- Brie cheese may be substituted for Camembert. Brie has a creamier, milder flavor.
- Check out our huge list of topping ideas and ways to spice up (literally) this traditional recipe.
- If you don't have a brie baker, use a baking dish or small cast iron pan that fits the cheese wheel as snugly as possible. This will prevent cheese from spilling out, spreading and burning in the baking dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until the cheese is just melted.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator and it will vary based on the ingredients that you use.
Jessica says
I have loved Camembert cheese for as long as I can remember, so when I learned about Camembert Roti, I knew instantly I had to develop a recipe. I am insanely proud of this recipe, and it is so freaking delicious! I hope you love it as much as I do!