Baked Camembert Salad Food

BAKED CAMEMBERT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the bacon into a skillet over medium heat, and allow the fat to render, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and thyme leaves, reduce the heat to low and let the onion sweat in the bacon fat until it's totally soft and the bacon is cooked through and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat. Drain excess fat.
• Heat the oven to 400. Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured sheet of parchment, and use a rolling pin to even out any folds, and roll until it's about 12 by 12 inches. Brush off any remaining flour, and brush all over with egg. Transfer the parchment and pastry to a baking sheet. Place half of the Camembert at the center, cut side up. Spoon the onion-bacon mixture and the preserves on top of the Camembert, then place the remaining Camembert half on top, cut side down. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Bring the edge of the dough up and over the cheese, working your way around, gently pressing and pinching to seal. Make sure there are no gaps, which could allow the cheese to leak from the puff-pastry parcel. Flip the parcel over, brush the top and sides of the parcel with the remaining egg wash and use a knife to puncture a small hole at the center, and to make a design along the top, if you like. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is cooked through and golden brown all over. Allow to cool on the sheet pan for about 10 minutes.
• When you're ready to eat, tear the salad leaves in half with your hands, and dress them in a big bowl with some olive oil and vinegar. Taste, adjust if needed and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the pastry on the serving plate, surround it with salad and serve.

BAKED CAMEMBERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
• Unwrap 250g camembert, brie or similar from its packaging, then place back into its box. Tie string around the box to secure.
• Slash the cheese a few times and top with 1 tbsp vermouth, dry white wine or kirsch, 2 thyme sprigs and a pinch of dried chilli flakes.
• Bake on a baking tray for 20 mins until gooey. Serve with toasted bread or crackers for dipping.

APPLE CAMEMBERT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

BAKED CAMEMBERT CHEESE

Steps:

• Remove the paper or plastic inner wrapping on the cheese and return the cheese to the round wooden box.
• Bake, wooden box and all, in a preheated 350F oven, or in the microwave, until the cheese is warm and runny under the rind. Top with preserves and nuts if desired, or serve alone with crackers for dipping.

CAMEMBERT AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4. Place the cubes of bread in a bowl together with the oil and the garlic and stir them around so that they get an even coating. Arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake them on a high shelf in the oven for 10 minutes or until they are crisp and golden.
• Cut the cheese in half and use a small, sharp knife to peel it carefully like a potato, paring away the skin from the soft cheese. Place the cheese in a small saucepan. Measure in the creme fraiche, but don't heat it until just before you are going to serve the salad.
• Mix the salad leaves together, breaking up the larger ones into manageable pieces, and arrange the salad on the serving plates. Slice the apple, leaving the skin on, and put the slices in a small bowl, then sprinkle on a little cider (just enough to give the slices a covering).
• Place the saucepan over a gentle heat and blend the cheese and creme fraiche together using a small balloon whisk for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is smooth. If the cheese is very ripe and runny, you may not need the extra cider, but if the centre is less ripe, add a little cider to keep the mixture smooth.
• Using a small ladle, pour the dressing equally over the salad and finish with a scattering of croutons.

CARAMELISED PEAR, CAMEMBERT AND ROCKET SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bread onto a lined baking tray and brush with half the combined oil and garlic. Cook under a grill for 2-3 minutes until golden. Turn and brush with remaining oil mixture and grill until golden.
• Heat butter and sugar in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add pears and sauté for 2-3 minutes until light golden.
• Arrange rocket, camembert, toasts and pears onto a serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

WARM CAMEMBERT SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange the chard, zucchini and cauliflower in a salad bowl
• Toss the apple slices in the lemon juice and add to the bowl.
• In a medium saucepan, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Camembert and pepper. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until hot but not boiling. Pour over salad mixture, toss well, and serve immediately.