Baked cheese has been around for ever and we know why! It's the best!!!
Cheese when baked becomes so soft and rich, melted, molten, warm and gooey, perfect for cool winter nights. Very indulgent.
You can add in herbs and wine or garlic, anything you fancy, get creative.
What cheese we reckon is best for baking? We love Camembert Fermier or Le Duc Vacherin, but any whole cheese wheel & ideally in a cheese box to keep it's form. Make sure you have a crunchy baguette to dip on in!
So next time you are craving warm, rich, comforting food try baking cheese it really is glorious, we have put together a little Le Duc Vacherin baked recipe for you to follow!
Ingredients
- 1 Le Duc Vacherin
- 3 clove garlic, peeled
- 2 tbsp red or white wine
- Sprigs of fresh thyme
- ½ tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground pepper
Method
(1) Preheat oven to 200˚C
(2) Blanch garlic cloves for about one minute. Remove and cut in half, vertically. Remove wrapping from Le Duc Vacherin and return the cheese to the box. Wrap base tightly in foil.
(3) Pierce the Le Duc Vacherin in six places and gently push the garlic into the slits.
(4) Pour over the wine making sure it seeps into the cheese. Sprinkle with herbs and freshly ground pepper and replace lid.
(5) Place the cheese on an oven tray and bake for 10-15 minutes. For the last 5 minutes, remove the lid. Enjoy this delicious, gooey delight with some fresh crusty bread.