Baked Camembert with Thyme, Garlic and Garlic Bread
2 servings
20 minutes
Baked camembert with thyme, garlic, and garlic bread is a true delight of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of melted cheese, the aroma of fresh thyme, and the spiciness of garlic. Camembert, one of France's most famous cheeses, reveals its depth when baked and becomes even more gooey and tempting with its velvety texture and rich creamy flavor. Baked with spicy notes of thyme and garlic, it acquires a bright, warming aroma that perfectly complements crispy slices of ciabatta soaked in olive oil and rubbed with garlic. This dish is perfect for friendly evenings and cozy gatherings when you want to enjoy simple yet exquisite flavors that embody the essence of French culinary art.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Remove the cheese head from the film or paper it is wrapped in and place it back in the wooden box without closing the lid.
3
Chop 1 clove of garlic into small pieces.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
4
Make several cuts in the cheese and stuff with pieces of garlic and thyme. Drizzle with 0.5 tablespoons of olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh thyme: 4 stems
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
5
Bake for about 10 minutes until the center of the cheese melts.
6
Cut the ciabatta into pieces and drizzle with olive oil. Grill or toast, then rub with the remaining garlic.
- Ciabatta: 1 piece
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Garlic: 2 cloves
7
Place cheese on the plate and arrange the toasts around it. Serve immediately.
