Whole Baked Camembert with Hot Honey & Pistachio Crunch Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of whole baked Camembert with a luscious hot honey drizzle and a crunchy pistachio topping. This recipe offers a luxurious and gooey cheese experience that’s perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main
- 1 whole Camembert wheel (250g), in wooden box
- 2 tbsp hot honey (or regular honey + pinch of chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
To Serve
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers or grissini
- Apple or pear slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F). Remove any plastic from the Camembert and place it back into its wooden box or in a small ovenproof dish.
- Score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern. Drizzle with olive oil and 1 tbsp hot honey.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and cracked pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes, until gooey and bubbling in the center.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining hot honey and the toasted pistachios.
- Serve hot with bread, crackers, or fruit for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 6g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg
Keywords: Camembert, hot honey, pistachio, baked cheese, appetizer, easy recipe