Camembert Cheese

cheese · France · food history

Invented in Normandy. Camembert was first made in the late 1700s in a place called Camembert in northwest France, and it got its name from that small village.

Ripens from outside in. It's a surface ripened cheese, which means the outside gets creamy and soft first as it ages, while the inside stays a bit firmer.

Made from cow's milk. Camembert is created using milk from cows, and it has a moist, creamy texture that makes it perfect for spreading on bread or crackers.

Similar to brie cheese. Camembert looks and tastes a lot like another famous French cheese called brie, but camembert is just a bit less buttery, making it a lighter choice.