Are you supposed to eat the outside of Camembert cheese?

* The rind: You are not supposed to eat the rind of Camembert cheese. It is a mold-ripened cheese, and the rind is made of edible mold, which is what gives the cheese its flavor. However, it can be tough and bitter, and most people find it unpalatable.

* The outer layer: The outer layer of the cheese, just below the rind, can be eaten. It is the part that has been ripened by the mold and will be soft and creamy.

So, to answer your question directly: You are not supposed to eat the rind, but you can eat the outer layer of the cheese.