Pull-Apart Sourdough Brie and Cranberry Bread Recipe
Pull-Apart Sourdough Brie and Cranberry Bread is a festive and irresistible appetizer that combines tangy sourdough bread with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, this easy-to-make pull-apart bread delivers a beautiful presentation and deliciously melty, flavorful bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 loaf of sourdough bread (store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small pieces (substitute with camembert for a different flavor)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (thyme can be used as an alternative)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Finishing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking and a crisp crust.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a serrated knife, score the sourdough loaf deeply in a grid pattern without cutting all the way through; keep the bottom intact to hold the loaf together.
- Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine the brie pieces, cranberry sauce, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary, stirring until well mixed.
- Stuff the Bread: Gently pull apart the cuts in the bread and stuff each opening evenly with the brie and cranberry mixture, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Drizzle with Olive Oil: Place the stuffed loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle the olive oil over the top, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let cool briefly for a few minutes, then serve warm to enjoy gooey cheese pull-apart pieces.
Notes
- Do not cut through the bottom of the bread to prevent it from falling apart.
- Avoid overstuffing to ensure even melting and easy eating.
- Let the bread rest a few minutes after baking to allow cheese to set slightly for easier pulling apart.
- For a crunchier texture, add chopped nuts to the filling.
- Substitute cranberry sauce with fruit chutney for a unique flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10th of loaf)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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