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Cheese Cooking Time : Making Time Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Draining Time: 18–24 hours Aging Time: 2–4 weeks Total Time: Approximately 3–5 weeks Recipe Servings : Makes approximately 2 small Camembert wheels Recipe Dificult : medium 0.00

Camembert Cheese Recipe | Creamy French Soft-Ripened Cheese

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Camembert Cheese is a rich, creamy, and soft-ripened cheese originating from France. Famous for its velvety interior and edible white rind, Camembert offers a delicate earthy flavor that becomes stronger and more complex as it matures. It is widely enjoyed on cheese boards, with fresh bread, crackers, fruits, and wine.

Made from cow’s milk, starter cultures, rennet, and salt, Camembert undergoes a careful ripening process that develops its characteristic bloomy rind and smooth, creamy center. During aging, beneficial molds grow on the surface, creating the cheese's iconic appearance and distinctive taste.

Camembert Cheese is a versatile gourmet ingredient that can be served at room temperature, baked until gooey, or incorporated into a variety of appetizers and recipes. Its luxurious texture and rich flavor make it a favorite among cheese lovers worldwide.

Cooking Method

Heat the milk to 32°C (90°F).
Add the starter culture and mold cultures.
Allow the milk to ripen for 60 minutes.
Add diluted rennet and let the milk coagulate.
Cut the curd into large cubes.
Gently transfer curds into Camembert molds.
Allow the curds to drain naturally, turning several times.
Remove from molds and sprinkle evenly with salt.
Place the cheese in a ripening environment at 10–13°C (50–55°F).
Age for 2–4 weeks until a white bloomy rind develops and the interior becomes creamy.