Camembert cheese is one of the best soft cheeses out there. It is often served along with a selection of other cheeses on a cheese board. When serving this type of cheese, there are a few important guidelines that you should remember.

Tips to keep in mind:

  • No matter the type of cheese you are planning on serving, you should always allow it to rest at room temperature for a few minutes. This allows the cheese to warm up a little and the flavours really come to life. If the cheese it too cold, it will not have such a strong flavour.
  • Camembert cheese is covered with a type of mould but it’s not the kind that will be harmful to your health. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Not only is it health mould, but it also adds to the flavour of the cheese and it helps hold each slice together.
  • Choose a selection of breads and crackers to serve. Not everyone has the same preferences so you want to make sure that you cater to various tastes.
  • If you have a piece of natural stone, this is the ideal surface on which to serve your cheese.
  • Add honey, fruit preserves or even sweet chilli to your table. This cheese tastes delicious with a sweet topping.

Serving alternative

You don’t need to stick to the classic cheese board when serving this particular type of cheese. Other options include:

  • Serving with fruit and nuts.
  • Topping a fresh salad.
  • Adding an oil and vinegar dressing.

Pop it in the oven

You may have seen videos online where Camembert cheese is wrapped in foil and baked in the oven. You can add fruit or even ham, bacon or other similar types of meat if you prefer something savoury. Wrap the meat around your piece of cheese, bake and serve! If you want to spruce up your usual dish of mac and cheese, try adding Camembert to the mix!

Camembert cheese is far more versatile than many people know. It can be enjoyed in so many different ways and as a snack or even a light meal. It does not have such a strong flavour that it will overpower the flavours of other foods nearby.