Honey and Chorizo Baked Camembert

This was our amazing third place winner for our Crafty Cooks competition – Quintin Donaldson from Christchurch has created such a simple yet incredibly delicious entertaining recipe. Wonderful in winter with friends and a jug of mulled wine!

25 mins
chorizo recipe: Honey Chorizo Baked Camembert

Ingredients

  • 100g Hellers Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo
  • Olive oil
  • 200g wheel of camembert
  • 2 tbsp runny honey
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Assorted crackers, croutes or artisan bread for dipping
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper
  • Garnish: extra honey and fresh thyme
  • Optional: honeycomb

Method

  1. Preheat oven 190C

  2. Place the camembert onto a piece of baking paper inside a ovenproof dish allow the baking paper to come up around the sides of the the cheese quite generously

  3. Drizzle the top of the cheese with honey and top with the fresh thyme. Season with a little sea salt and cracked pepper

  4. Secure the paper with a piece of cooking twine by tying it up loosely near the top

  5. Place in oven and bake for 15-20 mins

  6. As the cheese bakes place the a tbsp of olive oil into a medium fry pan over medium heat and add the <a href="/product/crafty-cooks-diced-chorizo-2">diced chorizo</a>. Fry until crispy - about 5-10 mins and then set aside until the cheese is baked

  7. After 15 mins take out the cheese, remove the twine and check to see if it is gooey and soft and oozy looking - if not pop it back into the oven for a further 5 mins with the paper open

  8. To serve place the cheese still in the baking paper directly onto a cheese board or keep it in the oven proof dish. Sprinkle the top with the crispy diced chorizo and top with a small drizzle of honey and extra fresh thyme. Place any extra chorizo into a side dish and serve with assorted crackers, bread or croutes

Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo

Packed with bold, smoky flavour, Hellers Crafty Cooks Diced Chorizo is your go-to for a quick and tasty chorizo recipe. Ideal for pastas, risottos or salads—simply toss it in and enjoy a fast, flavourful feast any day of the week.

200g pack