deep fried camembert with raspberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces camembert cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 3/4 cup sesame seeds
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2/3 cup raspberry preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• cut chilled cheese in 6 equal wedges. in a shallow bowl, beat egg. on a sheet of wax paper, mix bread crumbs and sesame seeds.
• dip each cheese wedge in egg and turn to coat. roll cheese in crumb mixture to coat. (if preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate now until ready to cook.)
• in a heavy saucepan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns golden brown on all sides. fry cheese until golden. drain on paper towels.
• melt raspberry preserves for dipping sauce.