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The best Camembert cheese to bake at home
Dipping freshly baked bread into melted cheese is one of life's greatest joys. Get stuck in to one of our tried and tested baking Camemberts and pretend you're in France...
Dipping freshly baked bread into a rich and gooey baked Camembert is a cosy alpine treat like no other.
If you’ve never baked a Camembert before, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is – and it really is a crowd-pleaser.
How to bake Camembert cheese
The Good Housekeeping cookery team suggests unwrapping the Camembert, cutting slits in the top of the cheese, and pushing in some rosemary sprigs and thin slices of garlic for a fragrant flavour.
Drizzle over a little olive oil or white wine and bake it at 200°C (or 180°C for fan ovens) for 20 to 25 minutes, until it's tinged with gold and gently bubbling.
GH tip: Camemberts that come in a box can often go straight in the oven - box and all - but always check the packaging. If your cheese comes box-less, simply wrap it in foil for a similar bake.
What goes well with Camembert cheese?
Baked Camembert is typically served with a crusty baguette, cured meats and crunchy cornichons. If you're hosting a dinner party, toss a fresh green side salad with an acidic dressing that'll cut through the stodginess of the cheese. Boiled new potatoes, jams and chutneys also pair brilliantly.
How we test
Our testing team tried Camemberts (or British Camembert-style cheeses) from a mix of supermarkets and cheese shops. Some came on their own, others came in a ceramic baker for a beautiful, even bake – the perfect accessory for any cheese aficionado.
During the taste test, our consumer panel looked for a robust rind that didn’t break in the oven, an earthy aroma and a balanced, creamy flavour.
Let the feasting begin with our pick of the best Camembert cheese...
Marks & Spencer M&S Baking Camembert 250g
Overall score: 78/100
Our joint winner is ripe in flavour with delicious salty notes. Creamy and earthy on the nose, its satisfyingly chewy rind perfectly complements the velvety molten cheese.
The Cheese Society Bake Your 'Bert' - Tunworth Soft Cheese 250g
Overall score: 78/100
This British take on Camembert has a soft rind with a pleasing bite. Expect a grassy, nutty aroma and an earthy, truffle-like flavour. It's a moreish, creamy cheese that bakes gloriously. The Bake Your 'Bert' set comes with cornichons, salami and crackers.
The Fine Cheese Co Ceramic Baker and Camembert 250g
Overall score: 77/100
Beautifully presented in an illustrated ceramic baker, this Camembert has a soft, thin rind and a milky aroma. The salty rind balances the tangy, earthy flavour of the cheese, which has hints of creamy butter. Some testers found it slightly too salty and bitter though.
Paxton & Whitfield Camembert De Normandie 250g
Overall score: 76/100
This Camembert has a soft, chewy rind and a glossy, gooey centre. It's creamy with a mild earthy aroma, but some testers found it too tangy in flavour. That said, its rich, buttery and slightly vegetal taste got the thumbs up. The accompanying elegant grey baker costs £31.95.
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference French Camembert Cheese 250g
Overall score: 68/100
Our testers enjoyed the rich, buttery flavour of this sticky melting cheese, but some thought it lacked punch and had a mildly bitter aftertaste. It has a thick white rind and a creamy aroma, with some vegetal notes.
Co-op Irresistible British Baking Camembert 220g
Overall score: 66/100
This French-style Camembert has a creamy, earthy aroma but it's definitely on the milder side. Our testers enjoyed the buttery taste and hint of salt, but its flavour proved too short-lived to make a lasting impression. We did, however, enjoy the textural combination of the chewy rind and the soft melted cheese.
Aldi Specially Selected French Baking Camembert 250g
Overall score: 66/100
This Camembert has a chalky white rind and a faint earthy aroma. Our testers didn't enjoy its strong lactic acidity, but it complemented the cheese's buttery notes. Overall, we found this cheese too mild and it left a cloying feeling in our mouths.
Overall score: 65/100
This medium strength Camembert has a creamy, buttery aroma. It has a light flavour with some lactic notes, but our testers found it too mild and thought it tasted purely of milk. The rind is a little tough, but the cheese melted smoothly.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
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