Baked Camembert with Fried Onions
1 serving
15 minutes
Baked camembert with fried leeks is a refined dish of French cuisine that combines the rich flavor of soft cheese with the sweet spiciness of caramelized leeks. Camembert, known for its velvety taste and creamy texture, becomes incredibly tender under heat, revealing its deep aromatic notes. Leeks sautéed in olive oil with chili pepper add a mild heat and pleasant textural complexity to the dish. Historically, camembert originated in Normandy in the 18th century, and its pairing with leeks is a classic French gastronomic idea. Baked camembert is perfect for cozy evenings and can be served with baguette or crackers while enjoying the melted cheese infused with spices and oil aromas.
1
Slice the leek into rings about 5 mm wide.
- Leek: 0.3 stem
2
Heat oil in a pan with a pinch of coarse salt and chili pepper.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Coarse sea salt: to taste
- Chili pepper flakes: pinch
3
Lay out the leek. Mix.
- Leek: 0.3 stem
4
Add camembert, seasoned with chili pepper.
- Camembert cheese: 1 piece
- Chili pepper flakes: pinch
5
Once the bottom side is browned, flip it.
6
Reduce the heat and cover with a lid. Cook for about 7 more minutes.
7
Dress with unrefined olive oil when serving.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon