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Mae West

Camembert Cream

Ingredients:

2 tsp. shallots, minced

1 tsp. butter

1 C. heavy cream

1 tsp. white truffle oil

2 tsp. finely chopped fresh chives

4 oz.Camembert, room temperature

salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions: In saucepan, cook shallots in butter over med-high heat, until softened.

Add cream. Simmer, uncovered, until reduced to about 2/3 cup.

Remove from heat. Stir in truffle oil.

Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in chives.

Cut Camembert cheese into two wedges and arrange on plates.

Pour hot cream sauce over and around cheese.

Serve with your choice of fresh fruits, nuts, and breads.