Brioche Garlic Dough Balls with Camembert Dip

Treat yourself to the ultimate comfort food: soft, fluffy brioche garlic dough balls served with a rich, gooey baked Camembert dip. These golden-brown dough balls are infused with fragrant garlic butter and baked to perfection—crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside.

Course Appetizer, brunch, lunch, Snack

Cuisine french

Keyword baked camembert with garlic bread, brioche garlic dough balls, camembert dip, camembert dipping cheese, garlic brioche balls, gourmet cheese starter, oven-baked cheese dip, rich cheesy dip

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Servings People

Calories 38

Ingredients

For the Garlic Dough Balls

10 St Pierre Brioche Mini Burger Buns
4 cloves of garlic, minced
60g unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g. parsley or thyme), finely chopped
25 g grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Baked Camembert Dip

250 g 1 whole camembert cheese (around 250g)
50 g bacon lardons
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

For the Garlic Dough Balls

Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C (conventional).
In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, melted butter, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
Dip each brioche mini bun into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring they’re well coated. Arrange the buns in a single layer in a baking dish or on a baking tray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle the grated parmesan over the buns, and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbling.
Serve warm alongside the baked camembert.

For the Baked Camembert Dip

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan)/200°C (conventional).
Fry the bacon lardons in a pan over medium heat until crisp, then set aside.
Remove the camembert from its packaging and place it back into its wooden box (if it has one) or a small oven-safe dish.
Make 2-3 shallow slits on the surface of the cheese and insert the garlic slices, chopped rosemary, and cooked lardons into the cuts.
Drizzle olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and oozy. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestion

Present the garlic dough balls around the baked camembert for an inviting centrepiece. For added appeal, you can place the camembert back in its wooden box or a rustic serving dish. Perfect for dipping and sharing!

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