Description
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is a festive and delicious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a crusty sourdough loaf filled with melted brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce, brushed with a flavorful garlic and thyme infused oil, then baked until gooey and golden. Finished with a drizzle of honey and fresh rosemary for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 round loaf sourdough (or French boule)
- 8 ounces wheel brie cheese, cut into small squares
Flavorings and Toppings
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil to prepare for baking.
- Score the bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the round sourdough loaf diagonally in a diamond pattern about 1 inch apart, slicing almost to the bottom but not through, creating pockets to fill.
- Prepare the herbed oil: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil or melted butter, garlic powder, and fresh thyme (if using) until well combined.
- Brush the bread: Gently pull the bread apart along the cuts and use a brush to evenly coat the inside surfaces with the herbed oil mixture, making sure to get some oil into the pockets.
- Fill with brie and cranberry sauce: Stuff the small brie cheese squares evenly into all the bread pockets, then add about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each pocket alongside the cheese.
- Bake the bread: Transfer the prepared bread to the lined sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the brie is fully melted and the bread is warm and fragrant.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Drizzle honey over the top if desired, then serve warm, pulling apart pieces to enjoy the gooey filling.
Notes
- This is an easy and festive appetizer great for holiday parties and gatherings.
- Use a good quality sourdough or French boule to ensure sturdy bread that holds fillings well.
- The cranberry sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on your preference.
- Brushing the bread with herbed oil helps it stay moist and flavorful while baking.
- Optional garnishes like fresh rosemary and honey add an elegant and tasty finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 201 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
