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Crispy Camembert Delight

Crispy Camembert Delight

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Camembert Delight recipe. Perfectly gooey cheese meets crispy pastry for an unforgettable dish. Try it today!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Camembert cheese
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry
  • 100 g Turkey lardons (halal alternative)
  • 2 small Potatoes
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 Yolk Egg
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Fresh thyme (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Skillet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 10 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the turkey lardons and sliced onions until golden and caramelized.
  3. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and roll out the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Place the Camembert in the center, surround it with the potatoes, lardons, and onions, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  5. Fold the pastry edges over the filling and seal tightly.
  6. Whisk the egg yolk with a splash of water and brush it over the pastry.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Chill the assembled dish for 10 minutes before baking to help the pastry hold its shape.
Feel free to substitute lardons with smoked tofu for a vegetarian option, or use different cheeses like Brie for variety.
If there are leftovers, wrap tight and refrigerate for up to two days or freeze individually for up to a month.
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