There's nothing better than celebrating Cheese Day with a recipe that combines simplicity, flavor and a touch of sophistication. The camembert and bacon puff pastry is perfect for those who love cheese and want to surprise you with a delicious starter or snack.
Ingredients:
- Puff pastry
- Camembert cheese
- Bacon
- Sliced cheese
- 1 egg
- Sunflower seeds
Directions:
- Prepare the base: Roll out the puff pastry on a clean, smooth surface. Place the camembert cheese in the center of the pastry.
- Cut the pastry: Use a knife to cut the pastry into triangles around the camembert. Make sure the ends are easy to roll up.
- Add filling: On each end of the cut dough, place a strip of bacon and a piece of sliced cheese.
- Roll up: Roll the ends of the dough towards the center, enclosing the camembert.
- Prepare the cheese: Score the top of the camembert cheese to make it easier to melt during baking.
- Finish: Beat the egg and brush over the entire surface of the pastry. Sprinkle sunflower seeds to taste, adding a crunchy touch and an appealing look.
- Bake: Place the puff pastry on a tray lined with baking paper and bake at 200ºC for 1 hour or until the pastry is golden and crispy. If you don't have a wood-burning stove, you can bake in an electric oven for 20 minutes at 230ºC.
- Serve: Remove the puff pastry from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then simply take out a roll, dip it in the melted camembert cheese and enjoy this perfect combination of flavors!
Extra tips:
- For an even more intense flavor, you can add fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, on top of the camembert before wrapping it in the dough.
- This dish is perfect with a good glass of white wine or sparkling wine.
This recipe is the ideal choice to impress your guests or simply to enjoy a special moment. Give it a try and let us know how your camembert and bacon puff pastry turns out! 🍽✨