Description
This Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is a delightful and easy appetizer featuring a round sourdough loaf filled with creamy brie cheese, tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a hint of brown sugar sweetness. Perfect for sharing at parties or cozy gatherings, it combines warm, melty cheese with festive flavors inside a buttery, pull-apart bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 round loaf sourdough bread
- 1 (16 ounce) wheel of brie, cubed
Filling and Topping
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Using a sharp bread knife, carefully cut the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern, making deep slices about 1-inch apart both horizontally and vertically, without cutting all the way through the bottom crust, creating a grid for stuffing.
- Mix the filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and dried cranberries to create the flavorful filling that will complement the brie.
- Stuff the bread: Gently open up the cuts in the sourdough loaf and stuff the cubed brie and the pecan-cranberry mixture evenly between the cuts, making sure to distribute the ingredients throughout the loaf for balanced flavor.
- Add the butter: Melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over and inside the bread to enhance richness and help the bread get a golden crust when baked.
- Bake the bread: Wrap the stuffed loaf loosely in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until the brie is melted and the bread is warm throughout.
- Serve warm: Remove the bread from the oven, unwrap, and serve immediately. Pull apart pieces to enjoy gooey brie, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans in every bite.
Notes
- To make slicing easier, chill the brie before cutting into cubes.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- For a different flavor profile, add fresh rosemary or thyme to the filling.
- Serve with a side of honey or fig jam for extra sweetness.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
- Make sure not to cut completely through the loaf to keep the structure intact.
Keywords: cranberry brie bread, pull apart bread, appetizer, sourdough bread, holiday appetizer, melted brie, pecans, dried cranberries