Is there really any other way to kick off a Thanksgiving feast than with Gooey Cheese? I think not. Thyme and Garlic Baked Camembert is quite possibly one of the easiest yet most gorgeous and decadent appetizers ever. I can promise you’re going to love it!
Baked Camembert is one of those throw back recipes that your grandma would totally make. I mean, I’m pretty sure mine did. I’m giving it a little bit of a modern spin and adding an extra layer of flavor! That comes in the form of freshly sliced garlic, fresh sprigs of thyme and some really great quality olive oil to round it out. The cheese is sliced in a crosshatch pattern and then everything is tucked into the cheese and baked until bubby perfection.
I like to serve my Baked Camembert with crostini or garlic bread. But any kind of bread that is buttered and toasted to perfection is exactly what we need for this dish. It’s equal parts fancy and approachable and it’s going to make holiday entertaining super fun!
Here’s a quick video on how to make it if you need a visual! xx
Thyme and Garlic Baked Camembert
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce wheel Camembert Cheese that's the cheese that comes with the wooden box
- 1 clove garlic sliced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Toasted crostini
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Unwrap the cheese and discard the plastic wrap. Place the cheese back into its box. Score the top in a crosshatch pattern.
- Wedge pieces of the garlic into the top of the cheese and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Drizzle with the olive oil and transfer onto a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and let set for 2-3 minutes before serving with crostini.
Would it be bad to make this for just two people? it sounds amazing!
I’ll take this for one, please!
This is new to me, and it looks delicious!
Dips, and anything with cheese (and baked cheese!) is the first (and only!) place I go at parties. I would totally hog this! 🙂 pinned!
I love baked cheese and this sounds like a delicious combination. Perfect for the season and easy too!!!
I could eat this for dinner by myself! Glad I’m not the only one who feels this way 🙂
Perfect holiday appetizer!
It is hard to even imagine something more delicious!!
This looks absolutely delicious and your photos are even better. Perfect for the holidays! Thank you for sharing!
Your pictures are beautiful and now I am craving this. Must. Try. Now!
awwww thanks Tori! xx
Baked cheese is always a good idea! Anytime it’s served I am ON IT! Love this!
This is perfect for the holidays…love the presentation!
I think I’m going to make everyone’s’ thanksgiving by bringing this!
Wow, looks absolutely delicious!
The photography alone on this post is TOO impressive. Beautiful work! Can’t wait to try!!
I never thought to add things to the Camembert. I love this idea, though, I bet it tastes fantastic!
This not only sounds delicious, but it’s so pretty!
I need to try this asap. It sounds incredible!
This looks delicious! Beautiful photos!
There is absolutely nothing better than baked cheese! Can’t wait to make this for the holidays!
This looks fantastic! I’m trying this for the holidays!
So simple, so delicious! I’ll take it 🙂
Ohmygosh, yes please!! So simple, yet sensational.
Wait – the wood box goes in the oven?
yes! It’s good for the short period of time that it bakes for 🙂
I can’t ever say no to cheese!
This is new for me, it looks great for entertaining.
I saw you make this on snapchat and fell in love! Love the garlic slices and how it infuses the cheese. Seriously making this ASAP!
Do you actually put the wooden box into the oven? won’t that start a fire (excuse my ignorance)
I do – and it doesn’t. It’s in there for such a quick time it doesn’t affect it!
Do I put the lid of the wooden box back on during the cooking process? or do I leave the box open?
no lid!! just keep it in the bottom of the box. Theres a video here for easy reference: https://www.facebook.com/WhatsGabyCooking/videos/10153818502487924/
Hi Gaby!!!
I totally was inspired by you on your FB Live! And since then have made this recipe so many times
All things with camembert is perfect! <3
Hi Gaby,
Thank you for this lovely recipe. I cooked the baby Brussels Sprouts two days in a row as it was a huge hit and it demanded an encore.
I used fresh ground Chili Peppers instead of the flakes as my audience prefers a slightly more mild chili flavoring.
The lemon juice at the end adds just the right bit of zing to round out the flavor.
Keep ‘em coming…
Yossi G.
In the directions you stated “Place the cheese back into its box.” Does the box go in the oven??
Thanks
it does! it’s a little wooden box like the one in the photo
Hi Gaby, Can I do this with a Brie cheese?
you can!
I hope this isn’t a stupid question…..but am I correct when I say you cook it in the,box in the oven. Would the box not burn?
it doesn’t burn!! But you could remove to a bowl if you were nervous about it!