Steps

1. Dip the Camembert first in the egg and then the bread crumbs to coat.
2. Heat the 2 tablespoons butter and the oil in a small, non-stick skillet over medium-high flame until very hot. Place the cheese in the skillet. After 2 to 3 minutes, when there is a nice brown crust on the bottom of the cheese, turn it over quickly with two metal spatulas and brown on the other side. Remove from the skillet and hold warm on a large serving platter.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add another tablespoon of butter and the chopped chives. Cook for a moment or two and then pour over the cheese.
4. In the same pan, brown the pine nuts in the remaining tablespoon of butter, and pour it on the cheese.
5. Surround the cheese with water crackers and serve immediately.

Notes

Thank goodness cheese, eggs, and butter are back! Here is a simple appetizer you can make easily with just a few ingredients. Try it — it’s delicious!