Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl
Indulge in the delightful Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl, a warm and inviting appetizer perfect for any gathering. This dish combines creamy brie cheese with sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all nestled inside a rustic bread boule. The charming pull-apart style encourages sharing and interaction among guests, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday parties, game days, or cozy nights in. With its easy preparation and festive presentation, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. Serve it warm alongside fresh veggies, assorted crackers, or juicy fruits for an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bread boule (round loaf of rustic bread)
- 1 wheel of brie (about 12 ounces, top of rind removed)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Slice off the top quarter of the bread boule and scoop out the center using the brie wheel as a guide.
- Cut slices around the edge of the loaf about 1.5 inches apart without cutting all the way through.
- Brush the interior with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle half the thyme leaves inside before placing the brie in the center.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the brie, replace the top of the bread boule, and bake on a lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg