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Camembert in almond puff pastry coating

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 150 g puff pastry, frozen
  • 150g Camembert(s)
  • 1 egg(s)
  • 2 tbsp almond flakes
  • some pepper, from the mill
  • some flour, for rolling out
  • some lettuce
  • 2 pears, ripe, or canned fruit, possibly peach halves
  • 4 tbsp cranberries, from the jar

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Place the pastry sheets next to each other and let thaw. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into 2 squares (approx. 18 x 18 cm) and cut each in half diagonally. Separate the egg. Quarter the Camembert. Place one piece on each pastry triangle. Sprinkle with pepper. Fold the puff pastry over. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg white and press down firmly. Place the pastry parcels on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Brush with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with almonds. Bake in a preheated oven at 225°C for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Wash the lettuce and drain. Wash the pear and cut into wedges. Serve the pastry parcels with lettuce, pear, and 1 tablespoon each of cranberries.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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