Ile de France Camembert Cheese

The kitchen was filled with a nutty aroma as a circle of soft cheese gently warmed in the oven. Thanks to Ile de France, I had the opportunity to receive a wheel of their camembert cheese to sample and share with friends. Similar to brie, this cheese is rich, creamy and nutty in flavor. It works well in all sorts of recipes, but my favorites involve something sweet baked on top.

A classic way to make brie or camembert cheese special is by gently warming it in a 375 degree oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the center is molten warm. A couple of my favorite toppings involve fresh berries, apples, or pears. Most recently I took advantage of the peach season and made balsamic peach compote that was poured on top before serving. Multigrain crackers or thin slices of rustic bread are perfect vessels to transport the brie to your mouth.

So, what are your favorite brie recipes? Here are some interesting ideas from a few fellow food bloggers.

Other Interesting Brie Recipe Ideas:

Ham & Pear Sandwiches – Culinary Cory

Cedar Plank Brie with Peach Chutney – Food ‘O del Mundo

Brie Ice Cream with Blueberry Sauce – Roasting Rambler

Chipotle Chicken Apricot & Brie Quesadillas – Closet Cooking

Mache with Warm Brie & Apples – Dreamy Dish

Grilled Portabella & Brie Burgers – Aggie’s Kitchen

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