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Baked Camembert in Filo Pastry
This elegant appetizer features a whole camembert cheese wrapped in crisp, golden filo pastry. It combines the rich, savory flavor of melted cheese with sweet honey and crunchy walnuts. The contrast between the flaky exterior and the molten, creamy center makes it an irresistible starter. It is an excellent choice for holiday entertaining or a cozy weekend gathering.
Ingredients
- 60 g (2 oz/¼ cup) butter
- 5 sheets of filo pastry
- 1 camembert cheese
- 6 walnuts
- 2 tablespoons runny honey
Instructions
- 1Prepare your workspace and note the 15 to 20 minute baking time for this recipe.
- 2Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 3Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Keep the filo pastry sheets covered with a clean tea towel to prevent them from drying out.
- 4Brush one sheet of filo pastry with the melted butter and lay it flat on the prepared baking tray. Repeat this process with two more pastry sheets, stacking them on top.
- 5Set the whole camembert in the center of the stacked pastry. Scatter the walnuts over the cheese and drizzle with the runny honey, then fold the edges of the pastry up and around the cheese.
- 6Brush the remaining two sheets of filo pastry with butter and drape them over the top of the cheese. Tuck the edges neatly underneath the base to seal the parcel.
- 7Brush the entire outside of the pastry parcel with the remaining melted butter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the pastry turns crisp and golden brown.