Mini Melted Camembert & Thyme Puff Pastry
Imagine an irresistible appetizer: perfectly golden, crisp puff pastry that reveals a heart of creamy, melted Camembert with a subtle hint of thyme when cut. This recipe, deceptively simple, transforms exceptional ingredients into a sophisticated and convivial dish with just a few steps, perfect for dazzling your guests. The secret? A rustic, loose fold that allows the pastry to puff up beautifully and the cheese to melt to perfection. This puff pastry is a celebration of authentic textures and flavors, guaranteeing a moment of pure gustatory pleasure. Ready to become the star of your next gathering?
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- 1
Prepare the cheese. Remove it from its packaging. To firm it up (especially in summer), place it in the freezer for 10 min. Lightly score the top of the rind in a cross shape. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) with the baking tray inside.
- 2
Unroll the puff pastry on parchment paper. Place the cheese in the center. Sprinkle half of the thyme leaves on top. Add pepper if desired.
- 3
Lift the edges of the pastry towards the center to wrap the cheese, forming irregular, loose folds (like a rustic parcel). Pinch the edges well to seal.
- 4
Carefully transfer the pastry parcel (with its paper) onto the hot baking tray from the oven. Generously brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- 5
Bake on the middle rack for 20-25 min, until the pastry is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted. Let rest for 5 min. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and garnish with the remaining thyme. Serve immediately.
- Use a good quality all-butter puff pastry for optimal flakiness.
- Choose a well-ripened cheese that isn't too runny at room temperature (a 'medium' Camembert is perfect).
- Keep the folding loose to allow the pastry to puff and prevent the cheese from bursting.
- Monitor the baking from 18 min, as ovens vary. Serve with toasted bread, crackers, and a light fruity red wine or dry cider.
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