Camembert Done Right!

The No-Mess, Crowd-Pleasing Way to Bake Camembert

If you’ve ever baked a whole Camembert in its little wooden box and thought, “Why is this so stressful?” — this recipe is for you.

Tiny boxes overflow, everyone awkwardly waits their turn to dip, and you never get enough flavour in each bite. So… don’t do that. This is Camembert done right: chopped, loaded with flavour, baked until gooey, and made for sharing properly. It’s easy, generous, and absolutely made for dipping.

What the Meal Is

This is a baked Camembert platter where the cheese is chopped before baking, then topped with prosciutto, honey, chilli, garlic, thyme, and pistachios. Instead of fighting over a small box, you get a large, flavour-packed, dippable cheese situation that’s perfect for entertaining.

Why You’ll Love It

• No overflowing Camembert box

• Everyone can dip at once

• Loads of flavour in every bite

• Takes about 10 minutes to bake

• Perfect for entertaining and sharing

• Feels fancy with very little effort

What Does It Taste Like?

Rich, gooey Camembert with sweet honey, a gentle chilli heat, savoury prosciutto, aromatic thyme, and crunchy pistachios. It’s creamy, salty, sweet, and slightly spicy — every bite is balanced and indulgent.

Benefits

• Great for parties and gatherings

• Easy to customise with different toppings

• Minimal prep, big impact

• Naturally gluten-free (serve with GF bread if needed)

• A guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Ingredients & Quantities

• 1 whole Camembert

• Prosciutto, torn into pieces

• Fresh thyme leaves

• Honey mix:

  • 3 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp chilli flakes

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 1 tbsp water (to loosen)

• Handful of pistachios, roughly chopped

• Baguette, sliced (for serving)

Tools You’ll Need

• Ovenproof baking dish

• Small bowl (for honey mixture)

• Spoon

• Knife

• Oven or grill

How to Make Camembert Done Right

1. Preheat your oven or grill
   Set to a high heat suitable for grilling cheese.

2. Prep the Camembert
   Remove packaging and chop the Camembert into chunky pieces.
   Spread evenly in an ovenproof dish.

3. Add the toppings
   Scatter over the prosciutto, thyme, and pistachios.

4. Mix the honey drizzle
   In a small bowl, mix honey, chilli flakes, crushed garlic, and water.

5. Drizzle generously
   Spoon the honey mixture evenly over the cheese and toppings.

6. Bake
   Place under the grill or in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the Camembert is completely gooey and bubbling.

7. Serve
   Serve immediately with plenty of sliced baguette for dipping.

Additional Tips

• Swap pistachios for walnuts or almonds

• Add rosemary instead of thyme

• Use chilli honey if you have it

• Serve with crackers or flatbread if preferred

• This is best eaten straight away while hot and melty

FAQs

Can I prep this ahead of time?

You can assemble everything in the dish, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.

Can I use a different cheese?

Brie works well, but Camembert gives the best flavour and texture.

Is this spicy?

Mildly — reduce or skip chilli flakes if preferred.

Final Thoughts

This is Camembert the way it should be: generous, flavour-packed, stress-free, and made for sharing. Once you try it this way, you’ll never go back to the tiny box again.

 

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