Sunday, September 11, 2011

Fried Camembert cheese A favorite from The Fort (Student Prince) in Springfield Ma.


Fried Camembert:
5” wheel of Camembert cheese
Flour
Seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
1. Place cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes to get it very hard
2. Cut cheese into small wedges at least 8 pieces
3. Mix flour and bread crumbs together
4. Make egg wash with the egg and 2 tbsp of water
5. Dip cheese in egg then into the flour/breadcrumb mixture then back into the egg and then the flour/breadcrumb mixture again. Make sure the cheese is totally covered with the breading
6. Heat oil in deep sauce pan to 350 degrees or until a piece of bread gets brown in about 5 seconds.
7. Place ½ the coated cheese pieces into the oil and fry until the coating is golden brown.
8. Remove cheese with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or on a rack. repeat with remaining pieces of cheese.
9. Serve with a preserved fruit jam like raspberry or currant

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