Baked Camembert pie is a delicious dish made with soft Camembert cheese, flaky puff pastry, and small sausages. This impressive appetizer is perfect for gatherings, holidays, or any occasion when you want something warm and comforting to share.
To make the baked Camembert pie, a whole Camembert is placed between two circles of puff pastry and surrounded by small sausages. The pastry is then cut and rolled around the sausages before being brushed with egg and sprinkled with sesame seeds. As it bakes, the pastry becomes golden and crisp while the Camembert melts so that it becomes oozy in the center.
What is Baked Camembert Pie?
Baked Camembert pie is a fun twist on traditional baked Camembert. Instead of baking the cheese on its own, the Camembert is enclosed in puff pastry and surrounded by small sausages, creating a beautiful centrepiece that can be pulled apart and dipped into the melted cheese.
Italian herbs are sprinkled over the Camembert before baking, adding extra flavor, while sesame seeds provide a lightly crunchy and nutty tasting topping. The result is a golden, flaky pastry with a warm, gooey and cheesy interior.
Pro Tips
- Keep the puff pastry chilled until you are ready to use it as it will be easier to work with and will rise better in the oven.
- Cut the pastry circles large enough so that you can add the camembert and sausages.
- Brush the pastry generously with beaten egg so it bakes until it is golden in color.
- Serve the pie warm so the Camembert is soft and gooey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use a Different Cheese?
Yes, you can replace Camembert with another soft-ripened cheese that melts well, such as Brie, which has a similar shape but has a slightly different flavor.
Can I Make Baked Camembert Pie Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can! Simply prepare the pie shortly before baking and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to cook it. For the best texture, bake it close to serving time so the pastry is crisp and the cheese is warm and melted.
What Can I Serve With Baked Camembert Pie?
This pie is delicious served on its own as an appetizer but you could also serve it with fresh fruit such as grapes, apples, or pears, or a simple salad or fresh vegetables if you would like to have it as a full meal.
How to Store Baked Camembert Pie
Leftover baked Camembert pie can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in the oven until warmed through to help restore some of the pastry's crispness.
Ingredients
How to Make Baked Camembert Pie
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut out two large circles. Place the Camembert in the center of one pastry circle. Cut the top off the Camembert and sprinkle Italian herbs over the exposed cheese.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut out two large circles. Place the Camembert in the center of one pastry circle. Cut the top off the Camembert and sprinkle Italian herbs over the exposed cheese.
Place another of the puff pastry circles on top of the Camembert. Arrange the small sausages around the cheese.
Place another of the puff pastry circles on top of the Camembert. Arrange the small sausages around the cheese.
Cut the puff pastry on both sides of each sausage. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and roll it tightly around the sausage. Continue until all the sausages have been enclosed.
Cut the puff pastry on both sides of each sausage. Brush the pastry with beaten egg and roll it tightly around the sausage. Continue until all the sausages have been enclosed.
Remove the parchment paper sheets and repeat the process with the lower pastry by rolling up more sausages in the pastry. Brush the entire pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown all over.
Remove the parchment paper sheets and repeat the process with the lower pastry by rolling up more sausages in the pastry. Brush the entire pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds over the top. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown all over.
Allow it to cool for a few minutes, and then serve and enjoy!
Allow it to cool for a few minutes, and then serve and enjoy!
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