Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread is a festive and indulgent appetizer that combines warm, gooey brie cheese with the tart sweetness of cranberry sauce, all wrapped in soft, buttery bread. This pull-apart bread is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or cozy get-togethers. The bread dough is pre-sliced to make it easy to pull apart and dip into the melted brie and cranberry sauce, creating the ultimate savory-sweet experience. It’s simple to assemble and bakes up beautifully golden and delicious—guaranteed to be a hit at your next celebration.
Ingredients:
- 1 round loaf of sourdough or Italian bread (about 8-10 inches in diameter)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 wheel (8 oz) brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a sharp knife, slice the bread in a crisscross pattern, making deep cuts about 1-inch apart, but do not cut all the way through the bottom, so the loaf stays intact. You want to create small squares in the bread that can easily be pulled apart.
- Assemble the Bread: Place the bread loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Gently pull apart the sliced sections and stuff each opening with pieces of brie cheese and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Be generous, ensuring the cheese and cranberry mixture fills the crevices.
- Add Butter and Herbs: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the bread, allowing it to seep into the slices. Sprinkle the chopped rosemary (if using) over the bread and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the Bread: Cover the bread loosely with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly inside. For a golden, crispy top, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and drizzle with honey, if desired, for an extra touch of sweetness. Serve immediately, pulling apart the warm, gooey sections of bread for an irresistible bite.
Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread is a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet, making it a showstopper appetizer that will have everyone coming back for more!
