Baked Camembert with Fermented Mushrooms & Herbs
Soft, aromatic and modern: the baked Camembert merges with fermented mushrooms and fresh herbal seasoning to create a dish full of texture, intensity and freshness. The combination of creamy middle, tart, spicy vegetable notes and slightly sour marinade is perfect as an appetizer or vegetarian highlight. As an accompaniment, orange wine from Slovenia provides a multifaceted food pairing that inspires and surprises.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main course, Cold starter, Cheese enjoyment, Snack
Cuisine French, Fusion, modern, vegetarian
Servings 2 Persons
Calories 490 kcal
For the baked Camembert
- 1 large Camembert approx. 200g, in a wooden bowl
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 Clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
For fermented mushrooms
- 150 g small mushrooms or king oyster mushrooms
- 1 Clove of garlic hacked
- 250 Ml Water
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 Stalks parsley hacked
For the garnish
- Fresh herbs e.g. parsley, chives, cress
- Dark sourdough bread or baguette
Fermenting mushrooms
Clean the mushrooms, cut in half, place in a clean jar with garlic, mustard seeds, pepper and salt.
Mix the water, vinegar and sugar, bring to the boil, allow to cool, pour over the mushrooms.
Close the jar, ferment at room temperature for at least 24 hours, then store in the refrigerator.
Baking Camembert
Preheat the oven to 200°C (top/bottom heat).
Unpack the Camembert, cut into the wooden bowl. Sprinkle with thin slices of garlic, rosemary and thyme, drizzle with olive oil, pepper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, until the core melts.
Wreak
Place the baked Camembert on a platter, garnish with the drained fermented mushrooms and herbs.
Serve with fresh bread and enjoy immediately.
Recommended Accompaniments
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 32g
Keyword Camembert, fermented mushrooms, Herbs, Oven cheese, Orange Wine, Wine accompaniment