Camembert

Camembert is a soft ripened cheese of French origin, coming from the Normandy region. It is made from cow's milk and is characterised by a white bloomy rind formed by the mould culture Penicillium camemberti. The flavour is creamy, mildly earthy and mushroomy, becoming more pronounced with age. In the kitchen it is most often served as part of a cheese board, but it is also excellent for grilling or baking. Baked camembert with honey, walnuts, or fruit is a popular starter. It pairs wonderfully with baguettes, red or white wine, and grapes.