Camembert

Camembert is a French cheese that is made from unpasteurized milk. The cheese has a soft, white, rind and a creamy, yellow interior. Camembert is named after the village of Camembert in Normandy, France.

The cheese was first made in the 18th century by a woman named Marie Harel. Harel was given a recipe for the cheese by a priest from Brie. The cheese became popular during the French Revolution.

In 1855, a man named L.B. Boursault developed a method for mass-producing the cheese. Boursault's method involved adding cream to the milk to make a richer cheese.

Advice

When making camembert, it is important to choose high-quality milk and other ingredients. Use whole milk instead of skim milk for the best results. Also, ensure that the milk is fresh and not expired, and keep it stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. When heating the milk, use a double boiler to ensure that the milk is heated evenly to avoid curdling. Once the milk is heated, add the appropriate amount of cultures and allow it to stand for the specified amount of time before adding the rennet. Finally, use a clean knife to cut the curd and let it sit for the specified amount of time. With these tips, you can make delicious camembert!

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Recipes

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Baked Camembert With Dates

  • Baked Camembert
  • cracker
  • piment espelette oil
  • wheel camembert
  • thyme
  • date
  • Piment d’Espelette Oil
  • piment espelette
  • olive oil

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
thyme
olive oil
black pepper
walnut
camembert wheel
wheel camembert
balsamic vinegar
cranberry port sauce
camembert
bread crumb
oregano
egg
all purpose flour
sunflower oil
sourdough toast
walnut oil
shallot
parsley
sage
mushroom
cracker
piment espelette oil
piment espelette
date
red grape
honey
bread
sugar
water
crimini mushroom
rosemary
butter
beef eye round
wheel camembert cheese
marjoram
camembert herb oil
yukon gold potato
potato water
garlic

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