Camembert Lardons Cake
Indulge in a creamy and savory delight with our Camembert Lardons Cake, featuring rich cheese and crispy lardons wrapped in flaky pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Savory Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Camembert cheese
- 100g lardons (thick-cut pork belly)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 3 large eggs
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), chopped
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until thin enough to cover your pie dish.
- Sauté lardons in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until crispy.
- Add sliced Camembert to the skillet, stirring gently until melted.
- Off heat, whisk eggs with herbs and black pepper; fold into the cheesy mixture.
- Place puff pastry in a greased pie dish, pour in the filling, and fold excess pastry over top. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute Camembert with brie or goat cheese. Incorporate sautéed mushrooms for depth. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
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