DISCOVER THE AMAZING CAMEMBERT CHEESE
Camembert, originating in Northwest France, is a variety of cheese known for its soft paste, covered by a thin crust of white Penicillium mold. The story goes that Camembert was first made in 1791 by a farmer who lived in the city of Camembert and who followed the teachings of a priest who came from the Brie region. Hence this cheese has some similarity to Brie cheese. Although it only really became known in 1890, when an engineer created a wooden box suitable for transporting this cheese and exporting it to other countries. Being an easy-to-preserve product, Camembert was sent to French troops during the First World War, thus becoming one of the great symbols of French culture. Our Fig, Orange and Anise Jam. It is perfect to accompany with Camembert Cheese.
How this cheese is made
Camembert is a cheese made from cow's milk, to which rennet is added, allowing the mixture to coagulate. It is later cut and transferred to traditional cylindrical molds. It is then salted and enriched with yeast. The cheese is covered with a thin white rind.
The cheese is turned either every six or every twelve hours to allow the whey to drain evenly. Finally, it is cured for 15 days in a drying room so that the pasta reaches its full flavor.
The unique flavor of Camembert cheese
The production of this cheese is based on cow's milk. It is known for its velvety white crust, made of white Penicillium mold. The texture of Camembert is quite soft and has a rich, buttery flavor, and can also have slightly spicy and acidic traits.
Tips on how it should be cut
So that you can enjoy the full flavor of your Camembert, it is recommended to remove it from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before serving, that is, serve it at room temperature.
For this type of cheese, choose a butter or pâté knife, as it is a soft cheese.
Discover the perfect combination for your Camembert
Camembert is a delicious cheese on its own, with bread or melted and used in bruschettas, fried or baked with a drizzle of honey and served with nuts. The shell must not be removed.
If you are looking for an unlikely, yet delicious combination, you should try this cheese with our delicious Fig, Orange and Anise jam.
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