9 gooey camembert recipes for the ultimate sharing starter

Janine Ratcliffe

loading...

Get 5 months for £5 when you subscribe today

Indulge in our collection of comforting and creamy camembert recipes, from melty baked cheese to impressive puff pastry mains and deep-fried camembert bites

Looking for camembert recipes? Want the best cheese recipes? We've got plenty of ideas for how to serve this delightfully gooey cheese. Baked camembert makes for a simple yet impressive dinner party and you can browse our ideas for jazzing it up with a range of luxurious toppings. Our deep-fried camembert chunks also offer crispy bite-sized nuggets of deliciousness. Looking for a festive showstopper? Make our camembert and cranberry pithivier or tear-and-share sausage roll and camembert wheel - the combination of crisp puff-pastry and smooth creamy cheese is simply irresistible in both.

Try our ideas below and check out our brie recipes, goat's cheese recipes, blue cheese recipes and feta recipes for more tangy and creamy dishes.

Easy camembert recipes

4 quick and easy camembert toppers

Jazz up a standard baked camembert with our range of tasty toppings. Serve up these beautiful baked cheeses for a simple sharing dish, ideal for entertaining. Try rich truffle, fruity cranberry or a sweet and savoury maple pecan version.

Marinated cheese (Nakladany hermelin)

This marinated cheese – nakládaný hermelín – is a tangy, spiced and creamy Czech classic, perfect alongside an ice-cold pilsner. Topped with paprika, garlic, onion and herbs, it makes a great sharing snack for friends – just add rye bread or toasted sourdough for dunking.

Czech marinated cheese (Nakládaný hermelín) on a plate

Baked camembert with pecans, rosemary and olive oil toasts

There's no holding back in this indulgent recipe for crispy sourdough dipped in molten French cheese with almondy biscuit crumbs and crunchy toasted pecans. Make it for a warming winter treat.

Camembert and cranberry pithivier

Looking for recipes to entertain over the festive season? Try our camembert and cranberry pithivier, it's quick, easy and makes for an impressive starter dish. Put this open at the table for maximum oohs and aahs.

Deep fried camembert with membrillo

This quick and easy starter is perfect for an indulgent vegetarian dinner party dish. Serve these golden-brown cheesy nuggets with a fruity dollop of quince paste to cut through the richness.

Beer and rock salt pretzels with camembert dip

Check out these big, soft, doughy pretzels. These impressive-looking pretzels are made with beer rather than water, and topped with a sprinkle of rock salt for crunch. Use the left-over beer for the camembert dip.

Tear-and-share sausage roll

Perk up a bland buffet with this truly epic sausage roll and camembert wheel. Use ready-made puff pastry for a time-saving hack and serve with a dollop of cranberry sauce rippled through the melty cheese.

Cheese grazing board

Camembert takes centre stage in this splendid spread, baked within a cob loaf and topped with thyme leaves and chilli jam. Serve with plenty of crackers, crudités and chutneys.

A spread of different baked cheeses with crudites on the side

Baked new potatoes with camembert and poppy seeds

Orange zest and poppy seeds add crunch to this creamy potato side dish. Try to get Jersey Royals, their rich, buttery flavour is perfect for this recipe. Serve alongside roast lamb or chicken.

Authors

Janine Ratcliffe in a short sleeved long dress sitting on a chair beneath palm trees on a balcony

Janine RatcliffeFood director

Comments, questions and tips

Choose the type of message you'd like to post

CommentQuestionTip

Want to see this content?

This page contains olivemagazine content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes.

Accept and continue