Description
This Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull-Apart Bread is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining the sweetness of cranberry sauce, the creaminess of Brie cheese, and the fresh aroma of rosemary, all stuffed into a rustic sourdough loaf, this pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal or casual get-together.
Ingredients
1 round sourdough bread loaf
1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: additional rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bread: Using a sharp knife, slice the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern, making deep cuts but not slicing all the way through the bottom.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, Brie cheese, and chopped rosemary. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Fill the bread: Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet. Gently pull apart the cuts in the bread and spoon the cranberry-Brie mixture into each cut.
- Brush with butter: Drizzle melted butter over the top and sides of the bread.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional rosemary if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a Crunchy Texture: Brush the bread with more butter before serving for an extra crispy finish.
Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the bread a day in advance and refrigerate. Bake when you’re ready to serve.
Cheese Variations: While Brie works wonderfully, you can also use Camembert or goat cheese for a different flavor profile.
Gluten-Free Version: Use gluten-free sourdough bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer Holiday Recipe Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 310 kcal per serving