Description
Cranberry brie sourdough pull-apart bread delivers festive comfort on a single platter, combining tangy sourdough with rich cheese and sweet berries. Holiday gatherings gain irresistible charm when you serve this elegant, rustic centerpiece that promises delightful shared moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) cranberry sauce
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Fat and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Carefully position the sourdough loaf on a sturdy cutting surface, ensuring the bread remains stable during preparation.
- Utilize a sharp bread knife to create a precise grid pattern of cuts across the loaf, maintaining care to keep the base connected and preventing complete separation.
- Delicately nestle Brie cheese slices into the bread’s intricate network of cuts, strategically dispersing them for optimal flavor distribution.
- Generously dollop cranberry sauce into the bread’s crevices, gently spreading to ensure each section receives an even coating of the vibrant, tangy mixture.
- Sprinkle finely chopped rosemary across the loaf’s surface, allowing the herb’s aromatic essence to infuse the bread with a fragrant, earthy note.
- Carefully drench the entire loaf with melted butter, guiding the rich liquid to penetrate deeply into the bread’s intricate cut patterns.
- Envelop the prepared loaf completely in aluminum foil, creating a protective seal that will help steam and soften the bread during initial baking.
- Transfer the wrapped bread to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese begins to melt and the bread warms through, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Unwrap the foil to expose the bread, returning it to the oven for a final 5-10 minutes to achieve a crisp exterior and fully melted cheese.
- Optional: Enhance the final presentation by sprinkling a delicate layer of sea salt across the surface, adding a subtle crunch and flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while warm, inviting guests to pull apart the fragrant, cheese-laden sections.
Notes
- Slice bread carefully to maintain its structural integrity, ensuring cuts are deep enough for cheese and sauce but not completely separating bread sections.
- Choose a soft, creamy Brie for maximum melting potential and smooth texture throughout the pull-apart bread.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to create seamless assembly and prevent bread from becoming soggy during preparation.
- Consider gluten-free sourdough or alternative bread for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the recipe’s delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg