Cheese is a beautiful thing, wouldn’t you agree? Nothing, and I mean nothing, in the world is more delicious than freshly baked bread to accompany it, especially when said cheese is melted, bubbly and topped with fresh herbs. (Gasp!) Ok, so it’s fair to say that I am head over heals in love with this Baked Camembert Bread Wreath.
Baked Camembert Bread Wreath
This bread and cheese wreath is a great recipe to have in your holiday repertoire. No-one with guess how easy it is to make thanks to pre-made frozen Parker Rolls. Just let them rise, brush with butter and bake along with a round of Camembert cheese right in the center. You will have a delicious crowd-pleasing appetizer that works double duty as an eye-catching centerpiece for your holiday table in no time.
How to Make A Bread and Cheese Wreath
Here's how you make the wreath, and of course the directions and recipe will follow.
- Prepare a large baking sheet by covered it in parchment paper.
- Using a wheel of Camembert as a guide in the center, arrange frozen dough rolls in two circles around the cheese leaving a ½” space between rolls and between circles.
- Brush frozen rolls with melted butter and allow to thaw 1 hour in a warm draft free area of your kitchen and then an additional 2 hours to rise or until doubled in size.
- Once dough has doubled in size and formed a “wreath” bake at 325 degrees for 7 minutes to par-bake.
- Remove the top layer of rind from the Camembert wheel. This will allow for easy dipping!
- Remove par-baked rolls from the oven and fit Camembert wheel in the center. Continue to bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Using the parchment paper slide wreath off of baking sheet and onto a serving platter or board. At this time you can cut away excess parchment for a cleaner presentation.
- Brush rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with flaked Maldon sea salt. Sprinkle Camembert with minced rosemary.
- Garnish wreath by inserting small 1” long pieces of fresh rosemary and clusters of pomegranate seeds between rolls. Serve immediately.
Guests can pull off steaming hot pieces of bread to dip into the gooey-herbed Camembert center. And while a wheel of melted Brie would also do the trick, I prefer the stronger earthier flavor of Camembert, which pairs nicely with the rosemary. Dressed up with sprigs of more fresh rosemary and dotted with pomegranate seeds or cranberries, this is one festive appetizer! I dare you to find a more fabulous holiday appetizer recipe. I promise, this is the only one you will need.
Looking for More Holiday Appetizers? You Might Enjoy These!
- The Ultimate Christmas Cheese Board
- Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Wreath
- Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- Salted Caramel Apple Baked Brie
Baked Camembert Bread Wreath
A bread wreath with melted baked camembert cheese center for dipping.
Ingredients
- 1- 8oz. Camembert Cheese Wheel
- 1- 25oz bag Frozen Parkerhouse Style Rolls
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Flaked Maldon sea salt
Instructions
1. Prepare a large baking sheet by covered it in parchment
paper.
2. Using the Camembert as a guide in the center, arrange frozen dough rolls in two circles around the cheese leaving a ½” space between rolls and between circles. Note: As the dough begins to rise
it will expand and form one solid wreath.
3. Remove cheese and keep in the refrigerator until ready to
use.
4. Brush frozen rolls with melted butter and allow to thaw 1
hour in a warm draft free area of your kitchen and then an additional 2 hours to rise or until doubled in size. Note: this will depend on the temperature of your kitchen.
5. Once dough has doubled in size and formed a “wreath” bake at
325 degrees for 7 minutes to par-bake.
6. Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the top layer of rind
from the Camembert wheel. This will allow for easy dipping!
7. Remove par-baked rolls from the oven and fit Camembert wheel
in the center. Continue to bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
8. Using the parchment paper slide wreath off of baking sheet
and onto a serving platter or board. At this time you can cut away excess parchment for a cleaner presentation.
9. Brush rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with flaked
Maldon sea salt. Sprinkle Camembert with minced rosemary.
10. Garnish wreath by inserting small 1” long pieces of fresh
rosemary and clusters of pomegranate seeds between rolls. Serve immediately.
Tasbih @ Cleobuttera says
Gosh that looks insane! Carbs and melted cheese...what could be better?! I love how elegant they look shaped like a wreath. These are definitely a must make!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Tasbih! It tastes pretty insane too. You really can't go wrong with freshly baked bread brushed with salty butter and dipped in melted cheese...I mean really.
Marissa (@pinchandswirl) says
This is fabulous! What a fun addition to any holiday party - definitely going to do this!
Leah Bergman says
Thanks Marissa! You won't be disappointed. 😉
grandbabycakes says
I am seriously so in love with this recipe! It is fantastic!
Leah Bergman says
Thank you so much Jocelyn! xo
Aimee says
This is just absolutely beautiful! I think I'm going to make it for our tree decorating party this weekend.
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Aimee! This will be perfect for a tree decorating party. Have a blast!
Brittni says
When it comes to bread, I don't discriminate. I love 'em all. This bread wreath looks especially delicious though. Yum!
Leah Bergman says
I agree with you girlfriend! I do not discriminate when it comes to delicious freshly baked bread...actually or cheese for that matter!
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet says
Glorious!!! Truly.
Leah Bergman says
Thank you Lynn! You are the sweetest.
Aimee says
Hi Leah, Aimee here again... Can I ask what brand of Frozen Parker House rolls you used? I'm having trouble finding some, but that could be because I live in NYC and grocery store selections are limited.
Leah Bergman says
Hi Aimee! I use Bridgford Parkerstyle House Rolls. Here is the brand's website, hopefully you can locate a store near you that carries them. https://bridgford.com/bread/
Tammy says
This is so beautiful! And I can't even imagine how yummy it is…hoping to find out soon! It may end up as part of our Christmas Eve appetizer fest!
Caryn Crasnick-Maloney says
I made this for a holiday celebration last weekend and my family absolutely loved it! Will definitely make again!
Leah Bergman says
I'm so glad your family loved it! What's not to love about freshly baked bread and melted cheese...am I right? Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to you and your family. xo