Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°CFan/200°C.

Step 2

Remove the waxed wrapping from the Camembert cheese and place the cheese back into the wooden container.

Step 3

Using a sharp knife, score the top of the cheese in a criss cross pattern to allow any steam to escape whilst the cheese while baking.

Step 4

Add the thyme sprigs, sliced almonds and dried cranberries to the top, pushing the toppings into the cheese through the sliced top.

Step 5

Gently pour the Cointreau over the top, slowly to allow it to absorb into the cheese.

Step 6

Place the cheese in its wooden packaging onto a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, check the top with a knife, you want it to be soft and gooey. If not, allow an additional 5-10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the cheese from the oven, place on a cheeseboard and serve with some crusty bread, biscuits and fresh fruits.