Description
A delicious and festive Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread, perfect for holiday gatherings. This appetizer features a round sourdough loaf sliced into diamond shapes, filled with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, brushed with a garlic and thyme infused oil, then baked until melty and golden. Garnished with fresh rosemary and a drizzle of honey, it’s a crowd-pleasing treat that combines savory, sweet, and herby flavors in every pull-apart piece.
Ingredients
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Bread and Cheese
- 1 round loaf sourdough (or French boule)
- 8 ounces wheel brie cheese, cut into small squares
Spread and Seasoning
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the round sourdough loaf in a 1-inch diagonal diamond pattern from top nearly to bottom, being careful not to slice all the way through to allow pulling apart while keeping the loaf intact.
- Mix Oil and Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil or melted butter with garlic powder and fresh thyme (if using). Stir gently to combine the infused oil.
- Brush the Bread: Gently pull apart the bread along your cuts and use a brush to evenly coat the inside of the cuts and surfaces with the oil mixture, making sure to distribute some between all the slits.
- Stuff the Bread: Insert small squares of brie cheese into every pocket created by the cuts, then add about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce alongside the cheese in each slit for a balance of creamy and tart flavors.
- Bake: Place the stuffed bread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the bread is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and drizzle with honey if desired, then serve warm for an inviting and flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- This appetizer is ideal for holiday parties or any gathering to serve a crowd easily.
- You can customize the herb oil by substituting thyme with rosemary or sage if preferred.
- Use high-quality cranberry sauce for the best flavor, either homemade or store-bought.
- Make sure to not cut all the way through the bread to keep it intact while allowing easy pull-apart servings.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven to melt the cheese again.
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
