Description
This Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is a deliciously gooey and festive appetizer perfect for sharing. Made with a round sourdough loaf filled with creamy melted brie, crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and buttery brown sugar crumble, it’s baked until golden and irresistibly melty.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 1 round loaf sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
Filling
- 2/3 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 (16 ounce) wheel of brie, cubed
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the sourdough bread horizontally and vertically in 1-inch increments, being careful not to cut all the way through, creating cubes while keeping the loaf intact.
- Make the Butter Crumble: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of butter with the chopped pecans and brown sugar using your hands until a crumble forms. Slice the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter thinly and insert these slices evenly into the crevices of the loaf.
- Stuff the Bread: Stuff the cubed brie pieces into the cuts of the bread, making sure to fill all the spaces. Add the dried cranberries and the pecan-butter crumble evenly throughout the loaf.
- Bake: Place the stuffed loaf onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the bread is warm and gooey.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to pull apart the cheesy, fruity bread pieces.
Notes
- Be careful not to slice the bread all the way through to keep the loaf intact for pulling apart.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Use full-fat brie for best melting and creaminess.
- Serve with a side of honey or fig jam for extra sweetness if desired.
- Best served warm for gooey cheese and crisp bread texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry brie pull apart bread, cheesy pull apart bread, holiday appetizer, sourdough brie bread, baked brie recipe
