Cherry Camembert Bruschetta

Cherry Camembert Bruschetta is an exciting variation of traditional bruschetta. The combination of crunchy toast with gentle melting Camembert cheese and sour-sweet cherry topping makes this dish a snack, appetizer and dessert at once. This taste is just delicious!

Ingredients for Cherry Camembert Bruschetta:

• bread (ciabatta or any you like)
• butter
• Camembert cheese
• cherries (frozen or fresh)
• honey
• almonds (optional)

FAQ:

• Does Camembert taste like?

Camembert is a soft, surface-ripened cheese that originated in the Normandy region of France. It is made from cow’s milk and has a creamy, soft texture. It has a nutty and earthy flavor with a slight tanginess and mushroom-like notes. This cheese is perfect in this Cherry Camembert Bruschetta recipe.

• What does camembert pair best with?

Camembert pairs well with a variety of foods. It is often served with bread, such as a baguette, a rustic loaf, or crackers. It pairs well with sweet fruits such as pears, figs, and apricots, as well as with berries such as cherries, raspberries or blackberries. Camembert gets along well with nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts. So, this recipe combines some of the best pairings and creates a great flavored dish.

• Should you eat the skin on Camembert?

The rind on Camembert is edible, and it adds a lot of flavor to the cheese. However, it’s a matter of personal preference, some people choose to remove the rind before eating. The rind is thicker and harder than the inside of the cheese and has a more robust flavor, if you don’t like that texture or flavor, you can remove it. I prefer to eat it with the rind.

• Can you eat Camembert without baking it?

Yes, you can eat Camembert without baking it. Camembert is traditionally served at room temperature, and it’s a soft, creamy cheese that is perfect for spreading on bread. So you can skip baking it if you wish to and eat it as it is. However, I recommend baking for this recipe as baking creates a gooey and melted texture that is just perfect with crunchy bread and hot cherry sauce.

• Is Camembert a healthy cheese?

Like most cheese, Camembert, like other cheeses, is a good source of calcium, protein and other nutrients. However, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet as it’s high in fat and calories.
As with any food, moderation is key. If you’re trying to lose weight or manage a health condition, it’s best to enjoy Camembert in small amounts and balance it with other nutrient-dense foods.

How to make Cherry Camembert Bruschetta?

Put the butter on the grill pan on medium heat, let it melt and then put the bread slice. Grill it till crunchy from both sides. Set the bread aside.

Let’s deal with cherries. Put a saucepan on medium heat and place the cherries there. I have them frozen, so I let them melt. Add honey and let it boil for about 10mins, till they get a consistency of the sauce. Turn off the heat and set it aside.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Cut Camembert cheese into pieces and place them on the grilled slices of bread. Transfer the bread to the oven and bake it for about 7mins, till the cheese is melted.

Cut the almonds into thin slices, as shown in the pics.

Take the bruschetta out of the oven and place it on the serving plate. Cover it with the cherry sauce and top it with the sliced almonds.

Just look at these cheese stretches, beautiful and tasty!

Enjoy your delicious Cherry Camembert Bruschetta!

If you like Italian-style bruschetta, check out these recipes:

• Mushroom Bruschetta with Brie and Truffle Oil
• Five Easy Ricotta Crostini
• Baked Brie with Pistachios and Strawberry