Description
Silky Whipped Camembert Butter with Mushrooms elevates simple bread into a luxurious French-inspired spread. Creamy cheese blends with earthy mushrooms, offering a sophisticated starter that beckons you to savor each rich, velvety bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Camembert cheese, at room temperature
- 6 ounces (170 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Mushrooms and Seasonings:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) mixed mushrooms (Cremini & Shiitake), cleaned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt, to taste
Serving Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Chopped chives
- Flaky salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Carefully remove the protective rind from a chilled Camembert wheel using a specialized cheese slicer, ensuring clean edges.
- Allow both Camembert and butter to gradually soften at ambient room temperature, which typically takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Heat the oven to a precise 400°F (200°C), creating an ideal environment for toasting the baguette slices.
- Arrange baguette pieces systematically on a clean baking sheet, ensuring minimal overlap.
- Drizzle olive oil uniformly across the bread surface, then delicately dust with a light sprinkling of salt crystals.
- Bake the prepared baguette slices until they transform into golden, crispy perfection, approximately 15 minutes.
- Select a spacious skillet and introduce a harmonious blend of olive oil and butter over medium-high thermal intensity.
- Gently introduce sliced mushrooms into the heated pan, allowing them to caramelize and develop rich golden-brown edges through occasional stirring.
- Deglaze the mushroom medley with a splash of sherry vinegar, enabling the liquid to concentrate flavors for one brief minute.
- Enhance the mushroom mixture with a judicious pinch of kosher salt, calibrating the seasoning to personal preference.
- Segment the softened Camembert into manageable wedges and quarter the butter for seamless integration.
- Utilize a food processor to transform the Camembert and butter into an ultra-smooth, luxuriously creamy composition.
- Transfer the whipped Camembert butter to an elegant serving vessel.
- Crown the butter with a delicate dusting of flaky salt for textural contrast.
- Artfully distribute the sautéed mushrooms across the butter’s surface.
- Garnish with finely chopped chives, adding a vibrant green flourish.
- Present alongside the crisp, golden-toasted baguette slices, inviting immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Soften dairy ingredients completely at room temperature to ensure a silky, smooth texture without lumps.
- Choose fresh, high-quality mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Experiment with different vinegars like balsamic or white wine vinegar to customize the mushroom’s taste and brightness.
- For dietary modifications, use dairy-free butter alternatives and plant-based Camembert to create a vegan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg