The Best Pan Fried Camembert With Orange Sauce
A gourmet snack of pan-fried Camembert cheese served with a sweet and tangy orange sauce, perfect for pairing with wine or as a breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 packages Camembert
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (about 2.5 oranges)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 eggs (for breading)
- Oil for frying (about 1/2 inch in the pan)
Instructions
- Squeeze fresh orange juice to get 1 cup (about 2.5 oranges).
- In a small pot, combine orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, butter, and salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce reduces by half or reaches desired thickness (15–20 minutes).
- Strain the sauce through a sieve and let it cool.
- Cut the Camembert rings in half.
- Dip each cheese slice in beaten egg, ensuring coverage on the sides.
- Coat thoroughly with bread crumbs. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb coating process.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry cheese slices until golden brown. Flip and cook for a few more minutes until the cheese swells but does not burst.
- Serve hot with the prepared orange sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Monitor cheese closely while frying to avoid bursting.
- Orange sauce can be reused with pancakes or breakfast dishes.
- Ensure double breading for best results.