DESSERTS: This recipe was given to me years ago. Even though it is not a practical everyday dessert camembert cheese is expensive, yet it is good to know that that cheese can make a wonderfully delicious dessert.

CAMEMBERT WITH PORT-SOAKED RAISIN:

 

 

 

2 tbsp. raisins                                                              

2 tbsp. port

1 x 12oz. whole Camembert cheese                           

canola oil spray

 

 

 

In a small saucepan, mix together raisins and the port. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let stand 30 minutes.

 

Use a sharp knife to cut a circular lid from the Camembert, leaving a ¾-inch border. Carefully remove the lid, and scoop out the soft cheese with a teaspoon, leaving the base and border intact. Put raisins in the hole and return the cheese, squashing it down so that as much of the cheese as possible is put back into the cavity.

 

Lightly spray a double layer of foil with the oil spray and wrap the Camembert to form a sealed package.

 

Either put cheese in a 300 degrees F oven, or in a barbeque preheated to high direct heat. Cook 8-10 minutes, or until it is heated through.

 

Serve right away as dessert.