Prosciutto-Wrapped Melted Camembert with Shiraz Jam and Toasted Dipping Bread
This Prosciutto-Wrapped Melted Camembert is the quintessential warm appetizer for those who appreciate the finer details of outdoor cooking. While a standard oven can melt cheese, the Big Green Egg elevates this dish by using controlled, indirect heat to create a perfectly molten centre and a crisp, lacquered prosciutto shell.
Ingredients
1 Large Wheel of Camembert Cheese
7-10 slices of Prosciutto
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Sprig Rosemary
2 Tbsp Quince Paste / Chilli Jam / Sticky Shiraz Jam
1 French stick, cut into thin slices
Preparation & Cooking Instructions
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 40 mins | Serves: 2 (Perfect for sharing)
Prepare the Big Green Egg for Indirect Heat Light your Big Green Egg and set it up for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor (feet up) and the stainless steel grid on top. Stabilise the temperature at 150°C. This indirect heat is crucial for a gentle, even melt, ensuring the cheese reaches a perfect consistency without burning.
How to Wrap the Camembert While the Egg is preheating, lay the slices of prosciutto on a large board in a flower shape, slightly overlapping each piece in the centre. Place the wheel of Camembert directly in the middle of the prosciutto.
Layer the Gourmet Flavours Spread a thin layer of your favourite jam or paste over the top of the cheese. Carefully fold each slice of prosciutto up and over the Camembert, wrapping it completely and bringing the edges together in the centre to seal the parcel.
The Roasting Process Once the Egg has reached temperature, place the wrapped Camembert in the middle of the grill. Close the lid and cook for 30–40 minutes.
Baste for a Glazed Crunch About halfway through the cooking, baste the top of the prosciutto with the remaining jam or paste. This creates a sweet, savoury glaze that adds a sophisticated texture to the salty prosciutto.
Toast the Dipping Bread A few minutes before the cheese is ready, place the sliced French stick onto the grill around the cheese. Cook until lightly toasted with distinct char marks from the EGG's grid.
Garnish and Serve Remove the wrapped Camembert and place it onto a serving plate. Arrange the warm bread alongside it. Drizzle the cheese with honey and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary to release the aromatic oils.
The Reveal: Serving Your Melted Cheese Gently cut into the prosciutto crust to allow the Camembert to ooze out. Use the toasted bread to dip into the molten centre and enjoy the depth of flavour only a wood-fired cook can provide.
A Romantic Valentine’s Day for Two
This is the perfect recipe to share between two. This Valentine’s Day, skip the reservations and the crowded bistros in favour of the garden. There is something uniquely intimate about finishing the wheel together, paired with a beautiful bottle of wine and the ambient glow of the Egg.
It is a simple yet sophisticated way to celebrate, allowing the wood-fired flavours to set the tone for the evening - with little to no mess to tidy up, making more time for each other this Valentine's Day.
