Air Fryer Baked Camembert with Honey, Walnuts and Rosemary
A quick and delicious baked Camembert recipe, perfect as an appetizer or snack. The creamy cheese combines with the sweetness of honey, crunchiness of walnuts, and aroma of rosemary, all cooked in the air fryer for a perfect result.
Steps
- 1
Remove the Camembert from its packaging and place it in an air fryer-safe dish (ceramic or terracotta). Do not use the original wooden box.
- 2
Lightly score the top of the cheese in a cross pattern to ensure even melting.
- 3
Add the toppings: drizzle with honey, sprinkle crushed walnuts, place the rosemary sprig on top, and insert the garlic slices.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes.
- 5
Place the dish in the air fryer and cook for 7–10 minutes.
- 6
Check after 7 minutes: the Camembert should be soft and creamy inside but still hold its shape.
- 7
Serve immediately with slices of crusty baguette.
Shopping list
1 whole Camembert, 1 tbsp honey, a few walnuts, 1 fresh rosemary sprig, 1 garlic clove, 1 baguette
Recipe story
Camembert is a famous French cheese originating from Normandy, where it was created in the late 18th century. Legend has it that a farmer named Marie Harel perfected the recipe, and the cheese quickly became a symbol of French gastronomy. Traditionally, Camembert is served baked with honey and walnuts, a combination that highlights its creamy texture and rich flavor. This modern recipe uses the air fryer to achieve the same effect in a shorter time.
Ingredient Secrets
Rosemary
In ancient Rome, rosemary was a symbol of remembrance and fidelity, used in bridal crowns and funeral rites. Legend says that the goddess Venus, emerging from the sea waves, created rosemary.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Honey
Honey is one of the oldest sweet foods, used since the Stone Age. In ancient Egypt, it was offered to the gods and used in embalming. In ancient Greece, it was considered the food of the gods, and in Rome, it was used as medicine and preservative. During the Middle Ages, honey was the main sweetener in Europe before sugar.
Cloves
Cloves, the dried buds of the exotic Syzygium aromaticum tree, were one of the most prized spices of the ancient world, often called 'aromatic gold'. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the clove trade, bringing them from the Maluku Islands, the only place they grew, and selling them at exorbitant prices in Europe.
