Brie and Camembert are the two soft French cheeses most people start with, and the ones readers ask about most. This guide explains what they are and how they differ, what they taste like, how to serve and eat them, what goes with them, how to bake them, and how to store them and tell when something is wrong.
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Guide · 7 chaptersBrie and Camembert
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What Brie and Camembert are
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Brie vs Camembert
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What Brie and Camembert taste like
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How to eat and serve Brie and Camembert
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What goes with Brie and Camembert
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Baking and cooking with Brie and Camembert
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Storing Brie and Camembert, and spotting problems
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