Description
This Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull-Apart Bread is the perfect festive treat! A hearty sourdough loaf is filled with creamy Brie cheese and sweet, tart cranberry sauce, then drizzled with a savory butter mixture made with garlic and thyme. The result is a warm, gooey, and indulgent appetizer that’s perfect for any holiday gathering. It’s easy to make, visually stunning, and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round loaf of sourdough bread
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 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
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. - Prepare the Bread:
Place the sourdough loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut the bread in a crosshatch pattern, making 1-inch slices without cutting all the way through to the bottom. This creates pockets for the filling. - Add the Cheese and Cranberry Sauce:
Gently stuff each cut section of the bread with Brie cubes and small spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. - Make the Butter Mixture:
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with thyme and garlic powder. Drizzle this mixture over the bread, allowing it to seep into the cuts. - Bake the Bread:
Cover the bread with aluminum foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to make the top golden and crispy. - Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired. Serve warm and enjoy the delicious, gooey, and festive pull-apart bread!
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore its crispy texture.
- Freezing: You can freeze the prepared but unbaked bread. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer, adding extra time if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30mg