Description

Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is the perfect holiday appetizer featuring gooey melted Brie, sweet dried cranberries, and fragrant herbs baked into a crusty sourdough loaf. Easy to prepare and irresistibly festive, this cheesy pull-apart bread is ideal for parties, potlucks, or cozy winter nights.

Ingredients

1 round or oval sourdough loaf or crusty Italian bread (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds), unsliced

5 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese, cut lengthwise into 1-inch strips, then thinly sliced crosswise

1/3 cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
Using a serrated knife, cut the bread into diagonal 1-inch diamonds from the top, almost to the bottom but not all the way through.
In a small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt.
Gently pull apart the bread cuts and drizzle with half the butter mixture.
Stuff Brie slices and cranberries into the cuts.
Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the remaining butter mixture.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the Brie is melted and the bread is golden and toasty.
Serve immediately while warm and melty.

Notes

Use a sturdy loaf like sourdough or Italian bread for best results.
Try adding chopped toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts for texture.
To make it savory, omit the honey and cranberries and add garlic and Parmesan instead.
Assemble ahead of time and bake just before serving for convenience.
Cover with foil during the first half of baking to prevent drying out.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 280
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg