The bread is a self-containing bowl for the melted camembert and is slathered in rosemary, honey and chilli butter. This recipe is the perfect indulgent starter or party food!
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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
374
Ingredients
125g
butter, softened
1
-2tsp chilli flakes
2
garlic cloves, crushed
1tsp.
runny honey
1
small loaf crusty white bread, about 500g
135g
mini whole Camembert
10
small rosemary sprigs
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 190°C (fan 170°C) mark 5. Mix the butter, chilli flakes, garlic, honey and some seasoning in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
Step 2Into the centre of the top of the loaf, cut a rough 5cm (2in) round hole, about 3cm (11/4in) deep – this will become the bowl in which the cheese sits. Cut the rest of the loaf in a cross hatch pattern, cutting almost down to the base of the loaf and spacing the cuts 2.5cm (1in) apart.
Step 3Trim and discard the top rind of the Camembert then put the whole cheese into the carved hole. Spread the butter mixture into the cuts in the bread. Stick the rosemary sprigs into the cracks.
Step 4Wrap the loaf tightly in foil, put on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 20min. Carefully unwrap the foil, put loaf back on the baking tray and cook for a further 10min, or until the Camembert is oozing and bread is crisp and golden. Serve immediately.
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