Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans
Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans is the perfect weapon in your arsenal of easy appetizer recipes. Only 3 ingredients, impressive and delicious!
Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans
I have been making baked Brie recipes for almost 20 years. Most often, the cheese wrapped in puff pastry with apples or jam, but sometimes topped with brown sugar, nuts, and cognac and broiled. It’s often difficult to find small rounds of Brie, or baby Brie, in the market, so for this baked cheese appetizer, I bought a wheel of Camembert instead.
Camembert is also a French cheese with a bloomy rind like brie, but it hails from Normandy versus the Parisian origin of Brie. I took the easy route with this hot appetizer, which I made for both a cookie and an ornament exchange, baking it till soft, then topping it with a premium brand of caramel sauce and toasted pecans.
Do I love this baked Camembert with caramel and pecans as much as brie? As a matter of fact, I do!
Tips for Making Baked Cheese Appetizers
Depending on what variety of cheese you are baking, the cooking time is a bit different for baked cheese appetizers.
- Baked Camembert
The first time around I popped the Camembert in the oven for 15 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, the rind was still holding in all the cheese as it warmed and softened. By 15 minutes, the shell had burst and molten cheese-filled the bottom of my pie plate.
I was grateful I had lined it with parchment, so I let it cool, then transferred it to a serving platter and added the toppings.
- Baked Brie
The second time, I used Brie, pulling it out of the oven at the 12 minute mark, so I wouldn’t waste a single bit of cheese.
No worries if your baked cheese springs a leak. Your guests will be happy to scoop up any of the excess Camembert or Brie or you can save it for some quality control sampling in the kitchen. This baked Camembert recipe is a terrific, easy appetizer to serve to your New Year’s guests or to serve at a party any time of the year.
New Year’s Reflections and Resolutions
Speaking of New Year’s, as we approach the first day of 2014, it’s the perfect time to reflect on Reflections and Resolutions. This easy baked Camembert reminds me of my early years of entertaining and reinforces my vow to spend as much time as possible with loved ones, whether family or friends. Blogging requires hours at the computer, but my priority is to schedule more tea dates with my girlfriends, watch more movies with the family and savor all the wonderful gifts these incredible folks have brought to my life.
This was my leaky Camembert circa 2013. Still beautiful and tasty!
More Appetizers & Snacks You’ll Love:
- Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Popcorn from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Kahlua Baked Brie
- Easy Queso Dip Recipe
- Cranberry Brie en Croute
- Cherry Topped Brie Bites
- Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe
- More Appetizer Recipes
- More of the Best Snack Recipes
Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans
An easy, elegant appetizer!
Ingredients
- Small round of Camembert or Brie (8-9 ounce range)
- 1/4 cup whole pecans, roasted
- 1/4 cup homemade or jarred caramel sauce (I used Best Boy Bourbon Barrel)
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Place round of parchment on pie plate and set cheese on top of parchment.
- Bake 10-15 minutes, till cheese is warmed, but rind still intact. The Camembert needed less than 15 minutes, the Brie was larger and needed closer to 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, use large round spatula to remove cheese to serving plate.
- Top with pecans, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Serve warm with crackers.
Notes
Note: If your cheese leaks in the oven, use a large round spatula to remove cheese and any melted cheese to serving tray. It will still be delicious!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 136Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 196mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 0gSugar: 24gProtein: 2g
51 Comments on “Baked Camembert with Caramel and Pecans”
I love me some baked Brie and have never tried Camembert, but I think you’ve sold me. I also love how simple but gorgeous this appetizer looks. I hope you have an amazing 2014 Liz!
Where ever did you get that painters palette serving platter? I simply must get one!!!
Caramel, pecans and cheese are some of my very best friends. This recipe sounds and looks incredible! I think your resolution to spend more quality time with friends and family is one of the best resolutions to have. I’m going to try and do the same! Happy New Year, Liz!
I love baked brie or Camembert! Never tried it with pecans, though – I gotta do this. Really brilliant -thanks.
This looks fantastic, Liz. Festive, simple, and gorgeous. I bake feta and drizzle honey on top, so I know this brie would be a big hit here!! Happy New Year to you and your family.
I’ve had Baked Brie before, but hadn’t considered Camembert. What a great idea.. easy too! Love it! Happy New Year Liz!
Baked brie is always the first thing to go at my parties, leaky or not. This version look superb. I love your resolution as well–a little more time away from the computer sounds like a healthy choice for any of us!
Liz, I am literally swooning because this looks so good – I love the idea of using nuts!
Wishing you all the best in the New Year!
This looks out-of-this-world delicious, Liz!! Happy New Year!! xoxo
Happy New Year! What a delicious-looking appetizer for the New Year. All the best to you in 2014!
Oh my! This looks crazy delish, rich, decadent, throw diet-out-the-window yummy! Just my kind of thing. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by BeBetsy and hope you do make my fudgy good cookies. I’m going to have to get my lazy butt up now, venture outside without combing my hair, and go to the store to get the ingredients for this Camembert delight.
Thanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year from Sharon and Denise
Ooh I could eat this all myself! (note to self: revise New Year’s resolutions to start in Feb) Happy New Year LIz!
This looks so decadent and delicious! I love camembert…the caramel and pecans take it over the top!!
What a perfect appetizer! I love your whole spread, the fruits, cheese, caramel, nuts… all of it! Happy New Year Liz!
I adore Camembert! I don’t know why it’s not spoken about as much as Brie, so I’m so happy that you highlighted it this time. I hope that you got some beautiful ornaments at the exchange.
That plate with the leaky cheese looks like DINNER to me!
Thank you for the gift of your friendship and beautiful recipes in 2013. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you better. I look forward to sharing many more #SundaySupper meals in 2014 and hopefully meeting in person.
This is gorgeous!!! Yes, QC checks in the kitchen are very important 😉 Happy New Year!
A heavenly dish to celebrate the New Year. 🙂 Wishing you and your family a wonderful and happy New Year 2014!!
Oh I would gladly scoop up every last bit of that melty cheese. Absolutely, positively sure thing. Happy New Year Liz!
That really looks like one fancy appy, bet it’s amazing! Sounds like you’re planning a fun 2014 Liz-enjoy:@)