Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Camembert Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Chives | 1 tbsp (3g) | 1 |
| Truffle | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 2 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons truffle butter or 1 teaspoon white truffle oil (*available at some specialty food shops)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 4 ounces camembert cheese, at room temperature
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Directions
In a 1-quart heavy saucepan cook shallot in unsalted butter, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add cream and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.
Remove pan from heat and stir in truffle butter or oil until incorporated.
Season sauce with salt and pepper and sprinkle with chives.
Cut Camembert into 4 pieces and arrange on 4 plates.
Divide warm sauce among plates, spooning it on either side of cheese.
Arrange pear slices, grapes, and walnuts around cheese and serve bread on the side.