Description
This Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull-Apart Bread is a deliciously festive appetizer featuring a crusty sourdough loaf filled with creamy brie cheese and tart whole berry cranberry sauce. Infused with fresh rosemary and thyme herb butter, it’s baked to perfection for a warm, melty, and flavorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 round sourdough bread loaf (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal baking temperature as you prepare the bread.
- Slice Bread: Using a sharp bread knife, cut the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern, slicing almost all the way through but not cutting completely to the bottom, creating small pull-apart squares while keeping the loaf intact.
- Stuff Brie: Gently pull apart the bread pieces and distribute the cubed brie cheese evenly into the cuts, tucking the cheese well into the crevices.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce into the gaps between the bread squares, ensuring an even spread throughout the loaf for bursts of tart flavor.
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt and black pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful herb butter.
- Brush Bread: Generously brush the herbed butter over the top of the bread and into the cracks to infuse every bite with herbs and richness.
- Wrap and Bake: Loosely wrap the prepared loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the bread thoroughly.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the brie is melted, bubbly, and the bread’s top is golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm for the best gooey texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce depending on your preference and convenience.
- For added texture and flavor, consider adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts into the bread crevices along with the cheese and cranberry sauce.
- This recipe is excellent for holiday appetizers or party snacks, offering a crowd-pleasing, shareable dish.
