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Herby Cream Cheese Camembert

Herby Cream Cheese Camembert

Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Keyword Camembert Recipe, Cream Cheese recipe, Herby Cheese, Spring Appetizer
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Camembert
  • 1/4 cup mixed chopped herbs*
  • 3 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • Kosher or flavored salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • Chopped herbs and lemon zest herbs for garnish
  • Crackers or flatbreads

Instructions

  1. Dice the herbs into small pieces. Set aside a few for garnish in a wet paper towel.
  2. Beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Fold in the chopped herbs and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  4. Season with salt.
  5. Halve the well-chilled Camembert horizontally.
  6. Spread the herb cream on the bottom half and replace top.
  7. Cover the top and sides with the mixture.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Plate and garnish the Camembert with the remaining chopped herbs.
  10. Serve with Crackers or flatbreads.

Recipe Notes

*I used, mint, chives, rosemary, cilantro, and parsley