Deep-Fried Camembert
- 2 (4-ounce) Camembert pieces
- 1 (1 1/2-ounce) truffle, optional, thinly sliced
- 2 cups flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 1 cup finely chopped ground walnuts
- 3 quarts vegetable oil
- Wrap the Camembert in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Remove the plastic wrap and, using a knife, slice the cheese in half horizontally so you have 2 round layers as you would a cake for layers.
- If using the truffles, place the truffle slices on 1 half, slightly overlapping the pieces, until it is covered.
- Cover with the other half of the Camembert and firmly press together.
- Repeat with the second Camembert.
- If you are not using truffles, you may replace them with mixed berries or other mushrooms.
- Bread the cheese first dipping it in flour, egg, and bread crumbs mixed with the ground walnuts.
- Repeat this process twice to ensure the cheese is covered and it won't seep out the sides.
- In a fryer or large pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the cheese until golden brown.
- To serve, slice the cheese and serve on a platter with fruits.
camembert, truffle, flour, eggs, bread crumbs, ground walnuts, vegetable oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/deep-fried-camembert-recipe.html (may not work)