Camembert with Blue Cheese, Figs and Port Sauce Recipe

Name: Camembert with Blue Cheese, Figs and Port Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 8-ounce (4 1/2-inch-diameter) firm Camembert cheese with rind; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 1 cup ruby Port; 1 cup dried black Mission figs, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese; Chopped fresh chives; 1 French bread baguette, sliced into rounds, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1 8-ounce (4 1/2-inch-diameter) firm Camembert cheese with rind
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 cup ruby Port
1 cup dried black Mission figs, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
Chopped fresh chives
1 French bread baguette, sliced into rounds, lightly toasted

1
Brush Camembert on all sides with egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
2
Place on foil-lined plate and cover.
3
Bring Port to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add figs; simmer until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to small bowl.
6
Add sugar to Port in pan; boil until reduced to thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
7
Pour syrup over figs.
8
(Cheese and figs can be prepared 3 hours ahead.
9
Refrigerate cheese.
10
Let figs stand at room temperature.)
11
Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add Camembert and cook until breadcrumbs are brown and cheese is warm, about 2 minutes per side.
13
Transfer to platter.
14
Top with blue cheese, figs and syrup.
15
Sprinkle with chives and surround with toasts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 8-ounce (4 1/2-inch-diameter) firm Camembert cheese with rind, 1 large egg, beaten to blend, 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread, 1 cup ruby Port, and more.

Yes, Camembert with Blue Cheese, Figs and Port Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Camembert with Blue Cheese, Figs and Port Sauce

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