Baked Camembert with Cherry Jam

Name: Baked Camembert with Cherry Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 round Camembert or Brie (about 4 inches across; 8 ounces); 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (1 teaspoon); 4 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon dry vermouth; 2 tablespoons sour-cherry or raspberry jam; 0.25 cup chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts; Fennel wedges, green radishes, sugar snap peas, sliced green apple, baguette slices, and crackers, for serving

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By

Sarah Carey

Updated on February 23, 2022

baked camembert with cherry jam — Photo: Nico Schinco

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Here's a wonderfully easy way to elevate an impromptu gathering: Scatter herbs over a round of your favorite soft cheese—any mild, creamy Brie or Camembert is perfect—add a small pour of vermouth for flair, and bake it for 10 minutes. Spoon on sour-cherry jam, top with nuts, and ta-da! Molten magic to put out with whatever crudités, crunchy fruits, or crackers you have on hand.

Ingredients

1 round Camembert or Brie (about 4 inches across; 8 ounces)
1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (1 teaspoon)
4 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dry vermouth
2 tablespoons sour-cherry or raspberry jam
¼ cup chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts
Fennel wedges, green radishes, sugar snap peas, sliced green apple, baguette slices, and crackers, for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cheese on a piece of parchment-lined foil and make a small slit in top, about 1/2 inch long. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Drizzle with vermouth. Wrap loosely in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, then remove and discard foil.
Open parchment and dollop cheese with jam. Return to oven and bake until cheese is molten and jam is warm, 2 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with desired accompaniments.