Baked vacherin

Baked vacherin

The most decadent way to eat cheese, ever, says John Torode. In season from October to April, save it for when it's really cold outside

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4-6 as a starter/sharing plate

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Wrap the bottom of the cheese box in foil then take off the lid and sit the box in the lid (this will make sure the cheese doesn't burst out). Cut slashes in the top of the cheese and pour over a little wine, then put on a small baking tray and cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Serve just as it is - slash or lift the rind lid off and scoop out the molten cheese with the potatoes and bread.

PER SERVING

467 kcalories, protein 30g, carbohydrate 1.3g, fat 37.5 g, saturated fat 23.5g, fibre 0g, salt 2.3 g

Recipe from olive magazine, February 2011.

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  • 08 February 2011

    ZeTallGerman rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is one of those dishes that we've been told is "so wrong" but it just feels so right! I make this with a good quality Camembert or Brie when I invite my girlfriends over for a glass of wine. Pop the cheese into the oven, and just before serving drizzle some honey over the top.. everyone loves this :-) and we don't even think about the calories...

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  • 25 March 2011

    lizzyr rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This looks rustic but stylish. It's so simple to prepare and bake and tastes fantastic. You can stud the top of the cheese with rosemary or thyme and it leaves a delicate hint on the finished product. Somehow always manages to "wow" people.

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  • 13 August 2012

    johanna commented on this recipe

    I put a clove of garlic in the cheese before it goes into the oven and drizzle with white / yellow wine. Eat with potatoes and a green salad, as do the French!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4-6 as a starter/sharing plate

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 x 500g vacherin
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine

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PER SERVING

467 kcalories, protein 30g, carbohydrate 1.3g, fat 37.5 g, saturated fat 23.5g, fibre 0g, salt 2.3 g

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