Low Sodium Hermelin
Delight your taste buds with Low Sodium Hermelin, an irresistible Czech-inspired marinated cheese recipe that transforms creamy Camembert into a flavor-packed delicacy. This healthier twist on the classic Hermelin is infused with the bold aromas of garlic, mild chili peppers, fresh thyme, bay leaves, and a touch of sweet paprika, all mellowed in a low-sodium sunflower oil and white wine vinegar marinade. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep and cured to perfection after three days, this dish is the ultimate addition to a fresh bread spread or a standout feature on a cheese platter. Perfect for entertaining or indulging, this marinated cheese pairs vibrant spices with creamy richness in every bite, delivering a gourmet experience with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Camembert cheese
- 4 large Garlic cloves
- 2 small Mild chili peppers
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
- 200 ml Low sodium sunflower oil
- 50 ml White wine vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Slice the Camembert cheese horizontally into halves, creating two thinner discs.
Step 2
Thinly slice the garlic cloves and cut the mild chili peppers into rings, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
Step 3
Sprinkle the sweet paprika evenly over each side of the cheese halves.
Step 4
On one of the halves, evenly distribute the sliced garlic and chili pepper rings.
Step 5
Place a sprig of fresh thyme on top of the garlic and chili.
Step 6
Put the other half of the cheese back on top, pressing gently.
Step 7
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to fill and stack all pieces of cheese.
Step 8
In a clean glass jar, start layering with a few black peppercorns, a bay leaf, and then a stack of filled cheese.
Step 9
Alternately layer the cheese, remaining garlic slices, chili rings, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs.
Step 10
Once the jar is nearly full, pour in the low sodium sunflower oil and white wine vinegar, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
Step 11
Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate. Allow to marinate for at least 3 days to let the flavors meld.
Step 12
Serve with fresh bread or as part of a cheese platter.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (624.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2570.7 |
| Total Fat 262.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g | |
| Cholesterol 180mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2120.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.3g | |
| Protein 53.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 40IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1066.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 999.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories