This Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread is a delightful and festive appetizer perfect for Christmas Eve gatherings. The combination of warm, gooey brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce creates a delicious flavor contrast that will impress your guests.
The recipe is simple to follow and makes for an impressive presentation. Each piece pulls apart easily, making it a fun and interactive dish for sharing.
Festive Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
This pull-apart bread features soft, buttery dough filled with creamy brie and sweet cranberry sauce. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare and bake, serving 8-10 people as a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of crusty bread (like French or Italian)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf of bread into a grid pattern, making sure not to cut all the way through the bottom.
- Stuff the Bread: Gently pull apart the sections of the bread and stuff them with pieces of brie and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce.
- Add Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the stuffed bread, ensuring it seeps into the cuts.
- Bake: Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Pull apart the pieces and enjoy warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8-10 pieces
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
