Honey Baked Camembert with Bacon and Rosemary

Ready for the perfect appetiser with friends? Baked Camembert with Honey has you covered. Just 4 ingredients and cooked in minutes, with soft melty cheese, crispy bacon and rosemary, drizzled in golden honey… this is real comfort food to the max!

Pair it with our Oysters 3 Ways for the ultimate in decadent starters.

Why We Love This Recipe

The fact it only takes 45 seconds to ‘bake’ in the microwave is a win for us! Then there’s all that melted cheese goodness AND it’s topped with bacon. It really doesn’t get much better. Grab a crusty loaf of bread and start scooping!

The flavours in this dish come out so complex for a recipe with only four ingredients, but it works. Get ready to impress your friends with basically a cheat’s fondue!

What is Baked Camembert with Honey? 

We were first introduced to this in France – the country where Camembert cheese first originated.

Traditionally, it is a simple wheel of camembert with the top sliced off and baked in the oven.

However – we love the result just as much from popping it in the microwave. Plus, who wants to wait for an oven to warm up when you can have it melted in under a minute!

The toppings range from region to region, and chef to chef. Although, honey and bacon seem to be the most popular.

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

We do love minimal ingredients, and this one only requires 4. If you don’t have bacon, feel free to replace with ham or prosciutto in a pinch, and if you don’t have rosemary you can try thyme, sage or oregano instead.

How to make Baked Camembert with Honey:

In a pan over medium heat, add the bacon and rosemary and sautée for a few minutes until the bacon is cooked and the rosemary is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Slice off the top of the camembert. Place in the microwave oven and cook on high for 45 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Be careful not to overcook.

Top with sautéed bacon and rosemary, then drizzle with honey.

Serve immediately with slices of your favourite crusty bread or dig straight in with a spoon!

Cook’s Tips

• You can reheat the camembert, we did right after we finished shooting the photos and no problem over here.
• We think microwaving is way easier than the oven, but you can still bake it in the oven if you prefer. If you do, why not pop in some slices of garlic bread to toast at the same time?
• If you don’t want to waste the ‘lid’ of the cheese – you can slice up and pop on some bread while you wait, or dip a piece into the melted camembert for a double cheese delight.

FAQs

Can I use the oven instead of the microwave?

Of course, if you prefer to bake the camembert more traditionally, pop the oven on to 180°C / 350°F and bake for 15 minutes or until you notice it starting to soften and melt.

Do I have to use camembert or can I bake another soft cheese?

Brie is another common soft cheese used to bake if you don’t have camembert on hand. Being lighter in flavour, it goes very well with the honey. You can leave out the bacon if you prefer to lower the saltiness and keep the flavours light.

Why has my camembert curdled?

If you have the heat too high (usually with an oven) or you cook it for too long, the camembert can curdle. To try and avoid this, keep your eye on the cheese, and if you’re worried, pull it out and check it half way through the cooking process.

What to serve with baked camembert?

We LOVE eating this with sliced pieces of fresh crusty bread. You can also just use crackers or even slices of carrot and cucumber for a healthier accompaniment.

Variations & Substitutes

• Swap out the honey for any other sweet syrup such as maple or golden syrup.
• For a sweeter topping, omit the bacon and rosemary and top with berries, jam or chutney.
• To add some crunch, why not add some crushed walnuts to the mix!

Looking for more French inspiration, here’s some more we discovered on our travels:

• French Apple and Carrot Salad
• Pain d’epices French Spice Cake
• French Zucchini Salad

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Baked Camembert with Honey

Need the perfect appetiser for friends? Baked Camembert with Honey has you covered. Just 4 ingredients and cooked in minutes, it's like cheat's fondue.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Course: Snack

Cuisine: French

Servings: 1 baked camembert

Calories: 1124kcal

Author: Wandercooks

Cost: $7

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 camembert cheese whole wheel
• ▢ 100 g bacon chopped
• ▢ 2 tsp rosemary fresh or dried
• ▢ 1-2 tsp honey

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

• Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and rosemary and sautée for a few minutes until the bacon is cooked and the rosemary is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Slice the top off the camembert. Place in the microwave oven and cook on high for 45 seconds until the cheese has melted. Be careful not to overcook.
• Transfer cheese to a serving plate. Top with sautéed bacon and rosemary, then drizzle with honey.
• Serve immediately with slices of your favourite crusty bread.

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Recipe Notes

Cook's Tips

• You can reheat the camembert, we did right after we finished shooting the photos and no problem over here.
• We think microwaving is way easier than the oven, but you can still bake it in the oven if you prefer. If you do, why not pop in some slices of garlic bread to toast at the same time?
• If you don't want to waste the 'lid' of the cheese - you can slice up and pop on some bread while you wait, or dip a piece into the melted camembert for a double cheese delight.

FAQs

• Can I use the oven instead of the microwave? Of course, if you prefer to bake the camembert more traditionally, pop the oven on to 180°C / 350°F and bake for 15 minutes or until you notice it starting to soften and melt.
• Do I have to use camembert or can I bake another soft cheese? Brie is another common soft cheese used to bake if you don't have camembert on hand. Being lighter in flavour, it goes very well with the honey. You can leave out the bacon if you prefer to lower the saltiness and keep the flavours light.
• Why has my camembert curdled? If you have the heat too high (usually with an oven) or you cook it for too long, the camembert can curdle. To try and avoid this, keep your eye on the cheese, and if you're worried, pull it out and check it half way through the cooking process.
• What to serve with baked camembert? We LOVE eating this with sliced pieces of fresh crusty bread. You can also just use crackers or even slices of carrot and cucumber for a healthier accompaniment.

Variations & Substitutes

• Swap out the honey for any other sweet syrup such as maple or golden syrup.
• For a sweeter topping, omit the bacon and rosemary and top with berries, jam or chutney.
• To add some crunch, why not add some crushed walnuts to the mix!

Nutrition

Calories: 1124kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 95g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 2566mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1928IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 908mg | Iron: 2mg

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