Description
Festive cranberry brie sourdough pull-apart bread delights guests with its rustic charm and irresistible flavor combination. Warm gatherings become memorable when sharing this elegant, cheesy bread that invites connection and celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round sourdough loaf (1 lb / 450 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) brie cheese, sliced
- ½ cup (120 g) cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Loaf Preparation: Position sourdough on parchment-lined baking sheet and meticulously create a crosshatch pattern using a serrated knife, slicing 1-inch squares without cutting through the bottom crust.
- Cheese and Sauce Infusion: Gently separate bread segments, strategically nestling Brie slices into each cut and evenly dispersing cranberry sauce throughout the intricate network of openings.
- Herbal Butter Enrichment: Whisk melted butter with rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder, then generously cascade this aromatic mixture over the loaf, ensuring deep penetration into bread’s architectural crevices.
- Initial Baking Phase: Wrap the seasoned loaf loosely in aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a foundational warmth.
- Final Crisping Stage: Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until exterior transforms into a golden, crisp landscape and Brie reaches a molten, bubbling crescendo.
- Serving Presentation: Extract from oven, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve immediately while bread radiates warmth, inviting guests to indulge in its decadent, cheese-laden segments.
Notes
- Precision in Cutting: Maintain a steady hand when slicing the sourdough to create a perfect crosshatch pattern, ensuring cuts are consistent but don’t slice through the bottom crust.
- Cheese Distribution Technique: Gently wedge Brie slices into each cut, allowing them to melt evenly and create a luxurious cheese pull with every torn piece.
- Butter Infusion Tip: Warm the herb-infused butter slightly before drizzling to help it penetrate deeper into the bread’s crevices, maximizing flavor absorption.
- Alternative Diet Adaptation: Swap dairy Brie with vegan cheese alternatives and use plant-based butter for gluten-free or dairy-free versions while maintaining the dish’s core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 335 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg