Imagine a golden wheel of Camembert bubbling in the oven, its creamy heart spilling out the moment you cut in, surrounded by caramel-scented rosemary walnuts that crunch like winter snow. This is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks impressive, tastes luxurious, and secretly takes almost zero effort.
A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater is all you need for perfectly crushed walnuts in seconds – no messy knives, no flying pieces, just fragrant nut confetti ready to toast.
🥜Ingredients (serves 6–8 as an appetizer)
1 whole Camembert wheel (8–9 oz / 250 g) in its wooden box (or use a small baking dish)
1 cup raw walnut halves
2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped
2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: a tiny splash of dry white wine or calvados
For serving: crusty baguette, apple slices, crackers, grapes
🔥Step-by-Step: Gooey Perfection
1. Prep the Walnuts
Place walnuts and rosemary leaves in the cheese grater hand crank with the crushing blade. A few easy cranks give you beautifully coarse, fragrant pieces – no dust, no huge chunks.
2. Toast the Topping
Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed walnuts and rosemary, toast until golden and smelling incredible (about 3–4 minutes). Drizzle in honey, add a pinch of salt and pepper, stir 30 seconds more, then remove from heat.
3. Score & Season the Cheese
Unwrap the Camembert, place it back in its box (or a small oven-safe dish). Score the top in a crosshatch pattern with a sharp knife. Drizzle with a tiny splash of wine if you like, then spoon half the sticky rosemary walnuts over the top.
4. Bake Until Molten
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake 12–15 minutes until the center feels soft and wobbly when gently pressed. Remove, pile on the remaining walnuts, and let everyone dive in while it’s lava-hot.
5. Serve & Swoon
Place the whole dish on a board surrounded by bread, fruit, and crackers. One slice into that molten center and the table goes silent (except for happy noises).
🧀Tips & Twists
Make it spicy: add a pinch of chili flakes to the walnuts
Boozy version: swap honey for fig jam and a splash of port
Vegan swap: use plant-based brie-style round and maple syrup
Make-ahead: crush walnuts earlier in the day and store airtight
🏆Conclusion: The Easiest Show-Stopper
This Baked Camembert with Rosemary Walnuts is pure cozy luxury: creamy, crunchy, sweet, savory, and gone in minutes. One wheel, one pan, endless compliments… and all it takes is a few effortless cranks on your cheese shredder to turn ordinary walnuts into fragrant, perfectly crushed magic.