Vegetarian air fryer camembert with pear and ginger compote

Vegetarian camembert from the air fryer with rosemary, served with a warm pear and ginger compote with honey and wholegrain rye bread. A snack to share in the evening, ready in 20 minutes.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 8 min
• Cooking time: 12 min
• Total time: 20 min
• Calories: 303 kcal per serving
• Protein: 15 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Carbs: 24 g

Ingredients

• 2 pears
• 1 piece of ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 camembert
• 100g wholegrain rye bread
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 pinch of pepper

Method

You’ll need: air fryer · saucepan · baking dish · chopping board · knife · grater

1. Peel and core the pears and cut them into cubes. Grate the ginger.
2. Simmer the pears, ginger, honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan for 8 minutes, until the pears are soft.
3. Score the top of the camembert in a diamond pattern, push rosemary needles into the cuts, season with pepper and place it in a small ovenproof dish.
4. Cook the camembert in the air fryer at 180 °C for 8 to 10 minutes, until it's runny inside.
5. Toast the bread alongside it in the air fryer at 180 °C for 2 minutes, cut it into strips and serve with the camembert and compote.

Good to know

Baked cheese as a snack: in the air fryer, the camembert turns runny in 10 minutes. The pear and ginger compote brings sweetness and a little heat. One for sharing on the sofa.

Swaps

Camembert → brie (same pregnancy advice). Pears → apples. Honey → maple syrup. Rye bread → baguette or veg sticks.

Cooking tips

Leave the rind on – it holds the runny cheese together. Camembert straight from the fridge needs 2 minutes longer.

Storage

The compote keeps in the fridge for 5 days; bake the camembert fresh.

Allergens

Vegetarian; contains milk and gluten (rye); no egg or nuts. In pregnancy, use camembert made from pasteurised milk and heat it until piping hot all the way through.

Frequently asked questions

How long does baked camembert keep in the fridge?

The compote keeps in the fridge for 5 days; bake the camembert fresh.