Description
A decadent appetizer featuring creamy baked Camembert topped with a sweet and spicy apricot-chili glaze and crunchy toasted almonds, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 whole Camembert cheese (8 oz) in its wooden box
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove Camembert from packaging, place back in its wooden box (discard any plastic wrap), and score the top in a crosshatch pattern.
- In a small bowl, mix apricot preserves, chili flakes, and honey until well combined. Spoon the glaze evenly over the top of the Camembert.
- Place the Camembert in its box on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is soft and gooey.
- While cheese bakes, heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sliced almonds and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Set aside.
- Remove Camembert from oven, top with toasted almonds and fresh thyme. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.