Irresistible Baked Camembert Recipe with Cranberry-Jalapeño Jam
A golden wheel of creamy, gooey Camembert bubbling under a blanket of tangy cranberry-jalapeño jam, perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Camembert cheese wheel (8 ounces)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, jalapeño, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries burst and the mixture thickens.
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score the top of the Camembert in a crisscross pattern.
- Place the Camembert in a baking dish and spoon the cranberry-jalapeño jam evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and starting to ooze.
- Carefully transfer the baked Camembert to a serving platter and serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
[‘Let the Camembert sit out for 15-20 minutes before baking to ensure even melting.’, ‘Keep an eye on the cheese during the last few minutes of baking to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeño seeds for less heat or adding cayenne for extra spice.’, ‘Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the baked Cam
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
Keywords: Baked Camembert, Cranberry Jam, Jalapeño Jam, Cheese Appetizer, Holiday Recipe