• Let the camembert sit out for 1 hour before baking. This brings out the best flavor of the cheese.

Optional: Make crostini for serving

• Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 20-24 slices. Place the baguette slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted. Set aside.

Fresh Thyme & Lemon Baked Camembert Recipe

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the Camembert cheese from its paper wrapping.

  Place the Camembert into a small baking dish (or brie-baker) lined with parchment paper. If you don't have a small dish, you can line the wooden box it came in with parchment paper and use that, then place on a baking sheet.

  Alternatively, if the camembert did not come in a wooden box, you can make a circular 'parcel' with aluminum foil, line it with parchment paper and then place on a baking sheet.
• Score the top of the Camembert in a crosshatch pattern, about a 1/4 inch deep. 
• Season the top of the cheese with the fresh lemon zest, chili flakes and leaves pulled off from a sprig of thyme and then drizzle with the olive oil. 
• Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the cheese is very soft within and almost starting to ooze out. Let sit for 2 minutes and then serve with crostini or crackers.

Garlic & Herb Baked Camembert Recipe

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the Camembert cheese from its paper wrapping.

  Place the Camembert into a small baking dish (or brie-baker) lined with parchment paper. If you don't have a small dish, you can line the wooden box it came in with parchment paper and use that, then place on a baking sheet.

  Alternatively, if the camembert did not come in a wooden box, you can make a circular 'parcel' with aluminum foil, line it with parchment paper and then place on a baking sheet.
• Score the top of the Camembert in a crosshatch pattern, about a 1/4 inch deep. 
• Push the garlic slices into the crevices of the cheese. Top with the leaves of one sprig of thyme or 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary or push the fresh herbs into the cuts you made into the cheese. Drizzle the top of the camembert with the olive oil and then sprinkle over a pinch of salt.
• Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the cheese is very soft within and almost starting to ooze out. Let sit for 2 minutes and then serve with crostini or crackers.

Hot Honey Baked Camembert Recipe

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Remove the Camembert cheese from its paper wrapping.

  Place the Camembert into a small baking dish (or brie-baker) lined with parchment paper. If you don't have a small dish, you can line the wooden box it came in with parchment paper and use that, then place on a baking sheet.

  Alternatively, if the camembert did not come in a wooden box, you can make a circular 'parcel' with aluminum foil, line it with parchment paper and then place on a baking sheet.
• Score the top of the Camembert in a crosshatch pattern, about a 1/4 inch deep. 
• Season the camembert with the hot honey. Top with the leaves of one sprig of thyme or 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary or push the fresh herbs into the cuts you made into the cheese. Sprinkle over the chopped walnuts and drizzle the olive oil over top of everything.
• Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the cheese is very soft within and almost starting to ooze out. Let sit for 2 minutes and then serve with crostini or crackers.