Baked Camembert With Cherry Jam

Ingredients

1 round Camembert or Brie (about 4 inches across; 8 ounces)

1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced (1 teaspoon)

4 thyme sprigs

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon dry vermouth

2 tablespoons sour-cherry or raspberry jam

1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or hazelnuts

Fennel wedges, green radishes, sugar snap peas, sliced green apple, baguette slices, and crackers, for serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cheese on a piece of parchment-lined foil and make a small slit in top, about 1/2 inch long. Sprinkle with garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Drizzle with vermouth. Wrap loosely in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes, then remove and discard foil.

Open parchment and dollop cheese with jam. Return to oven and bake until cheese is molten and jam is warm, 2 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with desired accompaniments.