Baked Camembert with Pears

By GadgetGirl

A splash of pear brandy plus maple syrup and Spanish almonds put a modern spin on baked Brie.

SUGGESTED PAIRING
Fruity, minerally sparkling wine: NV Domaine de Vodanis Vouvray Brut.

Ingredients

• One 8-ounce round of ripe Camembert
• 1 tablespoon pear brandy
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup chopped marcona almonds
• 2 Bosc pears, cut into thin wedges
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°. Put the Camembert in a small baking dish. In a bowl, combine the brandy, maple syrup and salt and pour over the cheese. Bake for about 7 minutes, until the cheese is very soft. Spoon any liquid over the cheese and sprinkle with the almonds. Toss the pears with the lemon juice and serve alongside the cheese.