dinner
Brick pastry recipe with camembert
5 min
preparation Time
2 min
Cooking Time
Serves 2
Serving
easy
Degree of Difficulty
Délice des alpes
Main Product
Ingredients
- 1 Fromital Camembert
- Brick sheets
- 5g butter
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ginger
- honey
- Walnuts
- 200g vegetable oil
Directions
- Melt the Butter in a Pan
Begin by placing a generous knob of butter in a pan over medium heat. Let it melt slowly to coat the bottom evenly—this will serve as the base for sautéing your onions and infusing them with rich flavor.
- Add Chopped Onions
Once the butter has fully melted, add finely chopped onions to the pan. Cook them gently, allowing them to soften and become translucent while soaking up the buttery flavor.
- Season with Salt
Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the onions. This not only enhances the flavor but also helps draw out their natural moisture, speeding up the caramelization process.
- Add a Touch of Black Pepper
Next, add a few twists of freshly ground black pepper. It brings a subtle heat that balances beautifully with the sweetness of the onions and honey in later steps.
- Add a Pinch of Ginger
Stir in a pinch of ground ginger. This adds a warm, slightly spicy note that pairs surprisingly well with both cheese and honey, giving the filling a unique depth.
- Mix and Cook
Give everything a good mix to ensure the spices are evenly distributed. Let the onions continue to cook gently until they are soft, golden, and fragrant.
- Prepare the Camembert
While the onions are cooking, take out your camembert cheese. Make sure it’s slightly chilled so it’s easier to handle and slice.
- Slice the Camembert
Cut the camembert into small wedges or bite-sized pieces. These will melt nicely inside the brick pastry, creating a gooey, rich center.
- Layer Onions on the Brick Pastry
Take a sheet of bastilla (brick) pastry and lay it flat. Spoon a small amount of the cooked onion mixture into the center, forming a compact layer.
- Add the Camembert Pieces
Place a few slices of camembert on top of the onions. The creamy cheese will melt into the sweet-savory onion base once cooked.
- Add a Drizzle of Honey
Add a small spoonful of honey over the camembert. This step elevates the dish with a touch of sweetness that contrasts beautifully with the rich cheese and spiced onions.
- Fold the Brick Pastry
Carefully fold the brick pastry around the filling, creating a sealed pocket. You can fold it into a triangle or roll it up like a cigar—just make sure the filling is enclosed.
- Cook in a Hot Pan
Place the folded pastry in a hot non-stick or lightly oiled pan. Cook on both sides until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. The cheese should melt inside while the pastry turns perfectly crisp.
- Serve Immediately
Remove from the pan and serve while hot. The result is a golden, crispy parcel filled with gooey camembert, sweet onions, and a hint of honey—perfect as an appetizer or elegant snack.
