There are two things you need to know about this baked camembert cheese appetizer with honey balsamic syrup and boozy sautéed pears. First, it’s super easy to make. And secondly, it’s sinfully good!
Camembert Cheese Appetizer with Pears and Balsamic Honey Syrup
You know it’s a good recipe when I can’t stop eating the props. Seriously, it doesn’t get much better for me than this creamy French cheese! And this camembert cheese appetizer has the added bonus of being topped with lots of sweet, boozy pears and a thick, tangy balsamic vinegar and honey syrup.
And it’s also pretty, right? It’s fancy enough to serve guests. But as promised, it’s also super easy to make and can be thrown together in just a few minutes before you want to serve it.
How to Serve Camembert Cheese Appetizer:
Just a few things to keep in mind when making this recipe.
- THE CHEESE: I used ripe, creamy, French camembert. I like how well the mild taste pairs with the fruit and syrup. And heating in the oven for about 15 minutes give the cheese that wonderfully melty texture. But you can also serve it at room temperature. And yes, you could also use brie. But the cheese will be a little stronger.
- THE PEAR: I used a Bosc pear and I did not peel it. I just cut it up and threw it in the pan with the melted butter. You could also use apples. Just make sure they are cooked enough that they are not too crunchy (but not mushy either!).
- THE BRANDY: I used pear brandy. But you can use any brandy.
- THE VINEGAR: I used a high-quality, thick balsamic vinegar.
- SERVE IMMEDIATLY: One more thing — this dish is best served immediately after making it. If you wait too long to serve it both the pears and the syrup will change consistency.
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Camembert Cheese with Pears & Balsamic Honey Syrup
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Easy Camembert cheese appetizer topped with boozy pears sauteéd in brandy, and drizzled with a warm, balsamic honey syrup!
Ingredients
- 1 8–ounce wheel of Camembert, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large pear (I used Bosc), cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 2 tablespoons brandy (I used pear brandy)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Walnut pieces (for garnish)
Instructions
- PREP: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- WARM THE CHEESE: Remove the cheese from the wrapper and place it back on the wood carton in it was packaged in or on a baking sheet lined in parchment paper or foil. Bake the cheese until warmed through, about 15-20 minutes.
- COOK THE PEARS: While the cheese is baking, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add pear and cook, stirring until tender, about 3 minutes.
- ADD THE BRANDY: Stir in the brandy and cook for one more minute. Remove pears from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
- COOK VINEGAR AND HONEY: Return the skillet to the stove and add the balsamic vinegar and the honey and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- SERVE: Top the cheese with the pear and balsamic syrup mixture. Garnish with thyme and walnuts, as desired. And serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake