This baked camembert is a delightful holiday appetizer. Topped with cranberry, rosemary and hot honey, it melts into a creamy, cheesy spread that’s perfect with crostini or crackers. Guests love it.
Holiday snacking never looked so good.
Hot honey cranberry camembert is an ideal seasonal bite: festive, melty and full of holiday flavor.
It’s irresistible.
Camembert melts beautifully and offers a deeper, nuttier flavor than brie. It’s silky and rich, making it a lovely change for a holiday cheeseboard.
If you want an appetizer that feels elevated but is effortless, this is it.
Bake a wheel of camembert, serve it hot and melty, and everyone will be delighted.
The combination of creamy cheese, sweet-tart cranberries, rosemary’s aroma and a hit of spicy-sweet hot honey brings all the best flavors together.
This is practically a no-recipe recipe: it’s flexible and forgiving, so you can adapt it to your tastes.
How to make it
Begin by scoring the top of the cheese; this helps when serving and lets the interior become wonderfully oozy.
Spoon whole-berry cranberry sauce or your favorite preserves over the top. Any jam or preserve you like will work, so feel free to customize.
Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for aroma and a festive look, then drizzle generously with hot honey. You can add more honey after baking if you like it extra sweet and spicy.
Bake for about 10–15 minutes until the camembert is soft and melty. Finish with another drizzle of hot honey and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Serve with crostini, toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers. If you have time, slice a baguette, brush with olive oil and toast until golden; otherwise, store-bought crostini work great and save time during busy holidays.
This appetizer is best eaten right out of the oven. If you need to transport it, bring it unbaked and ask the host to pop it in the oven briefly before serving.
Pure cheesy, dreamy goodness.
Christmas Cranberry Baked Camembert
Hot Honey Christmas Cranberry Camembert
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Ingredients
- 1 wheel camembert cheese scored
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- fresh rosemary
- hot honey for drizzling
- crostini or crackers for serving
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place the camembert in a small baking dish and score the top with a knife.
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Spread the cranberry sauce over the top, tuck in a few rosemary sprigs and drizzle with hot honey.
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Bake 10–15 minutes until the cheese is soft and melty. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with crostini or crackers.
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I could honestly eat this for dinner.