Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull Apart Bread Recipe
This Cranberry Brie Sourdough Pull Apart Bread is a delightful appetizer perfect for gatherings and cozy nights. It combines the tangy flavor of sourdough bread with creamy melted brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, enhanced by garlic butter and parsley. Baked to golden perfection, it’s easy to make and irresistible to share.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread and Cheese
- 1 round sourdough bread loaf
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into pieces
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Butter Mixture
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
- Score the Bread: Cut the sourdough loaf in a grid pattern by making multiple vertical and horizontal cuts without slicing all the way through to the bottom, creating pockets for the fillings.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: In a bowl, combine melted butter with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create a flavorful brushing mixture.
- Apply Butter Mixture: Drizzle and brush the garlic butter mixture carefully into the cuts and over the surface of the bread to ensure even flavor and moisture.
- Stuff the Bread: Gently stuff pieces of brie cheese and spoon cranberry sauce into each cut and pocket, distributing evenly for balanced taste in every pull-apart piece.
- Add Parsley: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top of the bread for a fresh herbal note and visual appeal.
- Bake Covered: Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to let the cheese begin melting and the flavors meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Unwrap the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become bubbly while the top of the bread crisps slightly.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best flavor and gooey melted cheese experience.
- You can substitute cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like raspberry or fig for variety.
- Try different cheeses such as camembert or gouda to customize the flavor profile.
Keywords: pull apart bread, sourdough bread, cranberry brie bread, holiday appetizer, baked cheese bread
