Pull-Apart Sourdough Brie and Cranberry Bread Recipe
Enjoy this delicious pull-apart sourdough bread stuffed with creamy brie cheese and sweet dried cranberries, infused with a fragrant rosemary-honey butter. Perfect for sharing as a warm appetizer or snack, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delightful combination of gooey cheese and fruity sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 1 wheel brie cheese
Fillings and Toppings
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed bread.
- Prepare the Bread: Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts through the sourdough bread in a grid pattern, being careful not to slice all the way through to the bottom. This creates pockets for the fillings and makes the bread easy to pull apart after baking.
- Stuff the Cheese: Cut the brie cheese into small pieces and carefully insert them into the cuts made in the bread, distributing the cheese throughout.
- Add Cranberries: Sprinkle the dried cranberries evenly over the top of the bread, allowing some to fall into the cuts filled with cheese.
- Make the Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, and chopped fresh rosemary. Drizzle this fragrant mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring some seeps into the cuts for added flavor and moisture.
- Wrap and Bake: Wrap the prepared bread loosely in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. This wrapping helps steam the bread, keeping it moist during baking.
- Bake: Bake the wrapped bread in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove the bread from the oven, allow it to cool slightly for easier handling, then serve warm. Enjoy pulling apart the cheesy, cranberry-filled bread pieces.
Notes
- For an extra texture, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans into the cuts along with the cheese.
- Pair this pull-apart bread with a glass of wine for an elevated appetizer experience.
- Make sure to use a sharp knife for clean cuts without crushing the bread.
- The rosemary adds a lovely herbal note; fresh is best but dried rosemary can be used as a substitute.
Keywords: pull-apart bread, sourdough, brie cheese, cranberry bread, rosemary honey butter, appetizer, cheese pull, festive bread
