Garlic and thyme confit baked camembert

• garlic cloves↗8
• thyme sprigs↗2
• olive oil↗150ml ml
• baking camembert↗250g g

  with a cross cut on the top

• crusty bread↗

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C with fan/gas 4. Peel the garlic and place it in a small baking dish together with the thyme sprigs. Season with a pinch of salt. Pour olive oil over to cover the garlic (depending on the size of the dish you may need to use more oil).

2. 2

   Place the camembert in a separate baking dish and bake together with the garlic for 30 minutes. Remove both from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Using a fork, lift the garlic from the infused oil in the dish and gently mash it (see the tip below). Spread the mashed garlic onto the camembert and serve with crusty bread for dipping.