Description
Creamy baked cranberry brie bread bowl delivers festive holiday warmth with irresistible cheese and tart berries melting together. Crusty sourdough cradles rich flavors, inviting guests to savor each delightful bite during seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 round sourdough bread loaf
- 1 cup brie cheese, rind removed and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
Optional Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the sourdough loaf by slicing off its crown and meticulously excavating the interior, creating a spacious vessel for the creamy filling.
- Create a luxurious mixture by blending soft brie with vibrant cranberry sauce, incorporating a medley of chopped nuts and aromatic herbs.
- Season the cheese blend with a delicate balance of salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Carefully transfer the fragrant mixture into the hollowed bread bowl, ensuring an even distribution.
- Optional: Enhance the appetizer with a golden drizzle of honey, adding a subtle sweetness to the rich composition.
- Position the filled bread bowl on a sturdy baking sheet, allowing it to transform in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, watching for the telltale signs of bubbling cheese and golden edges.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly, allowing the molten cheese to settle.
- Artfully arrange the reserved bread pieces around the bread bowl, creating an inviting presentation for eager guests.
- Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously warm and velvety, inviting companions to dip and savor the festive creation.
Notes
- Choose a crusty, dense sourdough loaf with thick walls to prevent cheese leakage and maintain structural integrity during baking.
- Toast bread pieces separately for extra crunch and enhanced dipping experience, brushing with olive oil and herbs for added flavor.
- Opt for room temperature brie to ensure smooth, even melting and prevent potential cheese separation during baking.
- Customize the recipe by swapping cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like fig or apricot for diverse flavor profiles and seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg