If you’re looking for an easy appetizer recipe, then this baked camembert with jam is a must try! For extra colour, flavour and texture, there’s also fresh berries, thyme and walnuts. Creamy, luscious and simply delicious, this recipe for baked camembert is absolutely perfect for casual entertaining.
In about 20 minutes (including prep) and less than 10 ingredients, this baked camembert recipe could be yours! Yay!
If you’re like me, you love cheese. All the cheese. Period. And melty cheese? Well, that just gets me extra excited!
This baked camembert with jam is a fantastic appetizer with all the flavour, but little fuss (though, I could honestly make a meal out of just this). And, I could totally eat this all by myself. I’m pretty sure my clothes wouldn’t thank me, but my belly would.
Being summer, it’s the season of casual eats. I love to always have an emergency supply of cheese in the fridge, especially camembert (joking … kinda). Why? Because this baked camembert recipe is so darn easy to whip when unexpected guests arrive at your home and want a little nosh.
Put some melty camembert cheese and toasty baguette in front of them, and it looks like you put tons of effort into making something. Secretly, though, you know how easy it is to make. Then again, if you served this to every guest that came to your home, they’d never want to leave!
How To Make Baked Camembert With Jam
Here is an overview of how to make this baked camembert recipe (refer to the recipe card below for full details):
- After unwrapping, place the wheel of camembert cheese in a small baking dish, then score it in a crosshatch pattern over top.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together blueberry jam, wine and thyme.
- Spread the jam mixture over the camembert cheese, then bake.
- Once baked, top with more thyme leaves, walnuts and fresh berries.
Can I Eat the Rind?
Absolutely, the rind on camembert cheese is edible! I find it rather tasty, but you can remove prior to baking if you prefer (or at least some of it). At times, I’ve even removed the whole top layer of the camembert cheese instead of scoring.
Basically, some people like to eat the rind of camembert cheese and some don’t. Do what pleases you and your taste buds.
Can I Use Another Jam?
Definitely! I’m all about using what you have on hand, especially when a recipe is as simple as this one.
If you don’t have blueberry jam in the fridge or strawberries are your jam (ha, no pun intended), then switch it up!
This recipe is pretty laid back (if a recipe could be that). Another lovely combination to use with this baked camembert cheese is strawberry jam with tarragon and fresh strawberries (instead of blueberry jam with thyme and blueberries).
The upcoming summer season begs for easy recipes. No one has time to spend hours in the kitchen when the sun is blasting outside, am I right? Make something easy (like this recipe), go outside and enjoy the company of friends and family. Good stuff!
Camembert Baking Tips
- Typically, it takes about 12 to 15 minutes to achieve a nice, melty baked camembert. If you underbake it, it won’t be quite melty. However, if you overbake it, then it could be too melty, then eventually harden (and that’s not what you want with baked camembert cheese).
- Use a baking dish that’s not much bigger than the wheel of camembert. If it’s too big, then your camembert could seep out and you’re left with a melty blob. I mean, still tasty, just not quite picture perfect, ya know? (I love to use a brie or camembert baker.)
- If you don’t have a suitable baking dish, wrap your camembert in some parchment paper, then in some foil and bake. Once done, you can transfer to a small serving dish that’s just big enough to hold the cheese.
More Tips
- If you’d rather omit the wine, that’s perfectly okay.
- Other yummy alternatives to walnuts are almonds, pecans or pistachios.
- If you only have blueberries (and not blackberries, for example), that’s perfectly fine. Just top with extra blueberries and it’ll still tasty yummy.
- I’ve even used the melty camembert on a sandwich. Toast up some ciabatta bread, spread a generous layer of camembert over the insides, then pile on some prosciutto or your favourite cold cuts. So good!
What To Serve With It
My favourite thing to serve with camembert cheese is warmed or toasted baguette. I mean, bread and cheese is a match made in heaven, isn’t it?
Aside from bread, serve the camembert with crackers, pita chips, veggies (like broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, strips of bell pepper or carrot sticks), and/or fruit (apples wedges and grapes are wonderful).
More Easy Appetizers
If you make this recipe for baked camembert with jam, be sure to leave a comment below!
This baked camembert recipe was originally posted June 17, 2017 but has been updated.
Baked Camembert With Jam
Ingredients
- 8 ounces camembert cheese, use your favourity variety (about 250 grams)
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jam
- 1 tablespoon white wine, use your favourite variety
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped walnuts
- few fresh blueberries
- few fresh blackberries, halved
- Sliced baguette, warmed or toasted (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- After removing the wheel of camembert from the packaging, place it into a small baking dish around the size (in diameter) as the camembert or not much bigger than. (I love to use a brie or camembert baker.) Carefully score the top of the camembert in a crosshatch pattern (parallel lines).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the blueberry jam with white wine and thyme. Set aside.
- Top the cheese with the blueberry jam mixture. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven and top more fresh thyme (to taste), walnuts and berries. Serve with warmed or toasted bread. Enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
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Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I hope you have some of this cheese and berries on hand because you are about to have an unexpected guest! I’m loving this berry, wine, and melty gooey cheese combo. Please pass me some bread!
Girl Heart Food says
C’mon over girl! Thanks so much! xo
Cindy says
STOP! This one is practically in my mouth already. Love it, love it. I can envision this with a glass of wine, hot and gooey, and absolutely hitting the spot. Thanks for sharing.
Girl Heart Food says
I totally hear ya, Cindy!! And I love the way you think 😉 Have an awesome weekend, my friend!
Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl) says
This looks AMAZING! And extremely addictive too 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Definitely addictive 😉 Thanks Pamela!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
It’s so great having a go-to recipe like this one, Dawn! I’m often left scrambling when I’ve got some surprise guests! This one is going in my back pocket. I hope you had a great weekend!! XO
Girl Heart Food says
Thanks Katherine! Hope you get to try it soon – I know you’ll love it 🙂 XO
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
i’ve done baked brie before (which is delicious), so i bet i’d love this, too (: my family always has too many appetizers at parties (to the point where most of us aren’t even hungry by the time dinner is ready oops), but i’m sure they’d love another cheese app (;
Girl Heart Food says
You totally would, Heather! I actually love apps even more than a main meal most times – you get to eat a little of this and a little of that, ya know?
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I want to grab a piece of that bread and start dipping Dawn! What an awesome summery appetizer! You can’t beat fresh fruit and cheese whipped up into a delicious melty concoction! I definitely need to get this on the appetizer menu for guests this summer. Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome week!
Girl Heart Food says
I hear ya, Mary Ann! Cheese always makes me happy (the little things, right??) Have an awesome week too 🙂
Gaila says
I love, love, love serving warm camembert and paired with fruit, is just simple and delicious! I love your pictures Dawn! Happy Monday!
Girl Heart Food says
Thank you Gaila! Appreciate that 🙂 Happy Monday to you too!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I’m sure this was unintentional but you’re TOTALLY killing me right now, girl! The pics of that gooey cheese are making me hungrier than I should be considering I’m eating breakfast as I type :). My mom makes baked camembert with roasted garlic and it’s insane but this looks even better. Because wine. I could eat this all day every day and be totally fine with it. Happy Monday, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food says
Hahaha! You’re too funny, Kelsie! Your mom’s camembert sounds pretty awesome too – love roasted garlic! Thanks so much, my friend! Happy Monday to you too 🙂
Jenny | The Baking Skillet says
Adore simple cheesy recipes like this one. Can you believe I have only eaten baked camembert once in my life! Oh no… totally missing out! Love the idea of turning this into a meal.. fresh baguette and some more wine is all you need!!
Girl Heart Food says
Me too Jenny, especially during the warmer months when no one wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Well, now is a good time to try it out again 😉 Thanks so much! Have a lovely week!!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I definitely love me some camembert! I mean after it’s baked it is just so ooey and gooey. It seriously just gives me all the feels! So naturally I am looooving this!! Totally digging the berries, thyme and wine! I could most definitely eat this as my dinner! Cheers, sweet cheeks! Xo
Girl Heart Food says
I could eat this for dinner too (and have)! So simple, but soooo good 🙂 Thanks Chey! XO
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Yep! All the warm and fuzzies with that name! As soon as I read it I was IN! Between the colors and textures, I have a feeling this will be a very popular appetizer all summer long! Thanks for sharing, my dear! This is a winner! Pinned! Cheers! XOXO
Girl Heart Food says
Woo hoo! I knew you would be, Annie 😉 Thanks so much for the kind words and Pin. Hope you love it! XOXO
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
What a lovely appetizer! I love that it comes together so quickly. This would make an impressive appetizer to serve to any guest….or just for myself! 🙂 Have a great week!
Girl Heart Food says
SO quickly (almost too quickly, lol). Yes, you could totally eat all by yourself 😉 I know I could. Thanks Kathy!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
Love camembert and what a lovely flavour combination with the blueberries and thyme! Warm cheese is always a winner 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Totally!! Thanks so much Jennifer 🙂
David @ Spiced says
Oh, I am all about some camembert, Dawn! Funny story: way back when I first met Laura, she sent me to the store to get some brie. I mistakenly bought camembert because (1) I wasn’t into food as much back then and (2) I wasn’t paying attention. But we used the camembert, and it was amazing. I’ve been a fan ever since! I’m totally digging the little bit of wine + thyme here. What a fun summer appetizer! If I’m eating camembert with crackers, I leave the rind on. But for a dish like this, I would go rindless, too. Looks amazing, my friend!!
Girl Heart Food says
I love both brie and camembert so either is good for me! In other words, if hubby came home with brie I wouldn’t turn him away, lol. Thanks so much and hope you get to try this one out!
Sues says
Gorgeous!! I totally pinned this and feel like it 100% needs to make an appearance at my next gathering. It’s seriously stunning and would obviously be perfect with a nice big glass of red 🙂
Girl Heart Food says
Thank you so much Sues!! And I appreciate the Pin! Totally would be PERFECT with a big glass of red – I like your thinking 😉 Enjoy, my friend!