Description
This Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful appetizer featuring soft sourdough bread stuffed with creamy Brie, tart cranberry sauce, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, this pull-apart bread is baked until golden and gooey, making it irresistible for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 large round loaf of sourdough bread
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
Filling and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a sharp bread knife, make cuts in the sourdough loaf in a crisscross pattern, slicing about 1 inch apart. Be careful not to cut all the way through the base to keep the loaf intact and able to hold the fillings.
- Mix the Butter and Seasonings: In a small bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with fresh thyme leaves (or dried thyme) and garlic powder. Stir these together well to infuse the butter with the herb and garlic flavors.
- Stuff the Bread: Begin to stuff the cubed Brie cheese and cranberry sauce into the cuts of the sourdough loaf. Alternate the Brie and cranberry sauce in each cut so every bite has a blend of creamy cheese and tart cranberry. Then, drizzle the herb garlic butter generously over the entire loaf, making sure some seeps into the cuts for extra flavor.
- Bake the Bread: Place the stuffed loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden and crisp on the outside. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning the butter or bread.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle fresh rosemary or thyme on top for a fragrant garnish. Serve warm so everyone can pull apart the bread easily and enjoy the melted Brie with cranberry in every bite.
Notes
- You can use homemade cranberry sauce or a good quality store-bought version to save time.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the cuts for added crunch.
- If Brie rind is undesirable, you can trim it before cutting into cubes.
- Ensure not to cut the bread fully through to keep the loaf intact for easy pulling apart.
- This recipe pairs wonderfully with a light white wine or sparkling beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
