Camembert Baking Kit

• raisins↗100 g
• Calvados↗5 tbsp

  PX sherry, rum or brandy

• camembert in box↗1
• small jar

  string or ribbon and label

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the raisins with calvados over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture just begins to simmer. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer the cooled mixture to a small jar, seal with a lid, and attach it to the top of the camembert with string or ribbon.

2. 2

   Store the kit in the refrigerator for up to a week until you are ready to give it as a gift. On the label, provide the instructions: “Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °C convection, gas mark 6). Remove the wax coating and any other packaging from the camembert, place it back in its box with the lid left open. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese centre becomes very soft. Score a cross in the centre, sprinkle with the prepared raisins to taste. Serve with crusty bread.”