BAKED CAMEMBERT WITH DRAMBUIE AND SUMMER FRUIT COMPOTE

[nverland]

BAKED CAMEMBERT WITH DRAMBUIE AND SUMMER FRUIT COMPOTE
prep time: 15 MINUTES cook time: 25 MINUTES total time: 40 MINUTES yield: 4

INGREDIENTS

Summer Fruits Compote:
250g mixed frozen summer berries
50g golden caster sugar
2 tablespoons Drambuie

Baked Camembert:
1 x 250g Camembert in a wooden box
Piece of natural twine or string
2 tablespoons Drambuie

Puff Pastry Cheese Straws:
350g pack ready-rolled puff pastry
75g Cheddar cheese, grated (or cheese of your choice)

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Puff Pastry Cheese Straws: Pre-heat oven to 220C/450F/Gas mark 7 and line two large baking trays.
2. Unroll the puff pastry and scatter the grated cheese over; then fold the pastry in half and lightly roll out with a floured rolling pin.
3. Cut the cheese filled pastry into “straws” of about 2” (5cms) in length and twist the strips several times.
4. Place them on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until puffed up and golden brown.
5. Leave to cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Suitable for freezing.
6. Summer Fruit Compote: Place all of the frozen fruit into a saucepan with the sugar and the Drambuie. Bring to the boil then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool and thicken. Can be made several days in advance and stored in the fridge.
7. Baked Camembert: Pre-heat oven to 220C/450F/Gas mark 7.
8. Take the Camembert cheese out of the box and unwrap it; replace the cheese back into the box and make several cuts on the top of the cheese with a sharp knife. Tie the string around the box to secure it on baking.
9. Drizzle the Drambuie over the top of the cheese, and then spoon some of the summer fruit compote over. (The excess compote can be served alongside the baked cheese at the table)
10. Place the box on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is molten inside.
11. Serve whilst still hot with the Puff Pastry Cheese Straws, extra Summer Fruit Compote and a shot of Drambuie for that Sobremesa moment. Buen Provecho et Bon Appetit!

NOTES
Omit the cheese from the puff pastry straws and add chopped herbs such as chives and dill.
A larger Camembert or a Brie can be used in place of a 250g cheese; double the ingredients to serve a larger baked cheese.