Name: Easy Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry (Honey & Herb Spiral)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 sheets pre-rolled puff pastry; runny honey (as needed); 2 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped very finely); 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; sea salt flakes (to sprinkle); 1 wheel mature Camembert cheese; 1 small egg (lightly beaten for egg wash); 1 tbsp olive oil (to drizzle)

Easy Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry (Honey & Herb Spiral)

This Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry is the definition of comfort and elegance combined — buttery pastry, molten cheese, and a drizzle of honey to tie it all together. Simple, stunning, and guaranteed to wow guests with minimal effort

Serves 8

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Total 35 minutes

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Gooey baked Camembert wrapped in golden flaky puff pastry with honey and fresh herbs. This easy appetizer is melty, elegant and ready in 30 minutes – perfect for parties or cozy nights in!

A golden, flaky puff pastry is twisted into a ring for this baked camembert recipe, filled with warm, melted cheese in the center. A piece of bread is dipped into the gooey camembert, with dried herbs sprinkled on top.

If there’s one thing guaranteed to make people gather around the table in record time, it’s melty cheese wrapped in pastry. This Baked Camembert Puff Pastry (a.k.a Camembert en Croûte) is the ultimate quick win for entertaining – gooey, golden and simple to make. Tear into the crisp, buttery pastry, dip into the gooey cheese and swooooon 🙂

It looks fancy, yet takes barely 10 minutes of hands-on prep. Perfect if you’re hosting a cozy night in, bringing a envy-inducing appetizer to a holiday gathering, or just need an excuse to eat cheese for dinner.

A person’s hands hold a round wire rack with a golden, braided puff pastry wreath encircling a baked camembert, sprinkled with herbs, on a rustic tray with a blue-gray cloth and honey dipper nearby—a cozy baked camembert recipe scene.

Here’s What You’ll Need

Ok let’s go through the list, shall we? You only need FIVE ingredients to make this awesome appetizer. OK, plus salt and a small drizzle of olive oil. But those don’t count, do they? 😉

Camembert cheese – choose a ripe wheel (8 oz / 250g) for maximum gooeyness.
Puff pastry sheet – fresh or thawed, ready-rolled.
Honey – adds sweetness and shine; maple syrup also works beautifully.
Fresh rosemary & thyme – for fragrance and color.

Golden, braided puff pastry surrounds a round of baked camembert, with herbs sprinkled on top and a pastry piece dipped into the gooey center—an irresistible baked camembert recipe.

How to Make Baked Camembert in Puff Pastry

Unroll one sheet of puff pastry, leaving it on the paper it came wrapped in. Drizzle liberally with honey and sprinkle with chopped rosemary and thyme. Add some sea salt flakes and roll the pastry back into a log. Slice it lengthwise to expose the honeyed-herby layers. Repeat with a second roll of puff pastry.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Position the camembert lid in the middle. Twist the puff pastry pieces around the box, not too tightly as they will expand as they bake. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with chopped herbs and salt.

Take the box out and position the cheese its place. Score the top of the cheese and drizzle with a little honey and olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and cheese bubbling.

Puff pastry spiral with baked camembert, honey, rosemary and thyme, ready for the oven

Leave to cool slightly, seriously, the cheese will be volcanically hot and you will burn your mouth! Carefully transfer onto a platter, drizzle with a little extra honey and sprinkling of thyme before serving.

Leftovers and Storage

Any leftovers (if that’s even possible) can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) air fryer or oven for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through – the pastry will crisp back up beautifully. Avoid microwaving as it willl it make the pastry soggy.

Recipe Variations

Brie version: Swap the Camembert for Brie — same baking time, slightly milder flavor.
Sweet & nutty: Add chopped walnuts or pecans before wrapping.
Savory spin: Spread a spoonful of caramelized onions or fig jam under the cheese before baking.
Mini bites: Cut the pastry into squares and make mini parcels for individual portions — perfect for parties!

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