Baked cheese is an ideal centrepiece for any dinner party - tasty, easy to put together and always looks impressive!

You may have already seen our Cheese Baker, a heritage design completes this rustic ceramic set:

1x Ceramic Cheese Baker with Lid

1x Ceramic Serving Plate

1x Ceramic Tea Light Holder

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Here is a basic how-to for using the Cheese Baker:

 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180C / Fan 160C / Gas Mark 4.
2. Allow your cheese to reach room temperature, then either cut the top off or cut lines through top to allow hot air to escape during baking.
3. Place the cheese into the cheese baker and bake for 15-20 minutes. Any longer and the cheese may harden.
4. Place a tea light into the holder and light, then place your cheese baker into the notches to hold it in place. Serve immediately with freshly baked bread and crudités.

Now that you have the basics down, here are our favourite toppings for you to try out:

Image source: bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/bakedcamembertwithga_86995

Maple Syrup, Pecans & Blueberry Sharp blueberries, nutty pecans and sweet maple syrup – what’s not to like?! A dreamy combination that’s sure to wow your guests.

Image source: sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/mains/camembert-baked-with-maple-syrup-pecans-and-blueberries

Honey, Bacon & Rosemary The perfect balance of sweet and salty, this topping proves that cheese and bacon is a match made in heaven.

Image source: wandercooks.com/honey-baked-camembert-with-bacon-and-rosemary/

Cranberry & Walnut This topping looks impressive yet is incredibly simple, with the sharpness of the cranberries cutting through the rich cheese.

Image source: thewickednoodle.com/baked-camembert-cranberry-walnuts/

Onion, Chilli & Honey You only need a pinch of chilli, but it is enough to compliment the sticky sweet onions. Works great with a sprinkle of rosemary too!

Image source: recipesreimagined.com/baked-camembert-recipe

Fig, Walnut & Honey Another combination of fruit, nuts and honey for a classic baked cheese recipe packed with flavour.

Image source: houseofnasheats.com/baked-brie-with-figs-walnuts-and-honey/

These toppings can be tried with a variety of soft cheeses including camembert and brie, so experiment and let us know your favourite baked cheese recipe on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page!