Description
Silky camembert butter melts into earthy mushrooms, creating a luxurious spread that elevates simple bread to gourmet heights. Rich French-inspired flavors dance across your palate, promising a culinary experience that brings restaurant-quality indulgence straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Camembert cheese, at room temperature
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 16 ounces (454 grams) mixed mushrooms (Cremini & Shiitake), cleaned
- 1 baguette, sliced
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Olive oil, for brushing
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Chopped chives
- Flaky salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Gently remove the rind from the room-temperature Camembert using a cheese slicer, allowing both Camembert and butter to soften completely.
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brushing each slice with olive oil and a light sprinkle of salt.
- Crisp the baguette slices for 15 minutes until they turn golden and achieve a satisfying crunch.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Add mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden-brown color while stirring occasionally.
- Deglaze the mushrooms with sherry vinegar, letting the liquid reduce for one minute and intensifying the flavor profile.
- Season the mushrooms with kosher salt, ensuring a balanced taste.
- Cut Camembert into wedges and butter into quarters, preparing them for blending.
- Process the Camembert and butter in a food processor until achieving a smooth, luxurious, and creamy consistency.
- Transfer the whipped Camembert butter to a serving bowl and sprinkle with flaky salt.
- Elegantly spoon the sautéed mushrooms over the creamy butter.
- Garnish with freshly chopped chives for a vibrant finish.
- Serve alongside the crispy toasted baguette slices, ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Select room temperature Camembert and butter to ensure smooth, creamy blending without lumps.
- Remove Camembert rind carefully using a sharp cheese slicer for a silky texture and clean appearance.
- Use high-quality mushrooms like shiitake or wild varieties for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Experiment with different vinegars like balsamic or red wine instead of sherry for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg