Description
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is a delightful appetizer featuring a sourdough loaf stuffed with creamy melted brie, sweet dried cranberries, buttery pecans, and brown sugar. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing loaf combines savory and sweet flavors perfect for gatherings or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Butter
- 1 round loaf sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
Fillings
- 2/3 cup raw pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 (16 ounce) wheel of brie, cubed
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the bread.
- Score Bread: Carefully slice the sourdough loaf horizontally and vertically about 1 inch apart, forming a grid of cubes without cutting all the way through the bread to keep it intact.
- Prepare Pecan Mixture: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of softened butter with chopped pecans and brown sugar using your hands to create a crumbly mixture.
- Butter the Bread: Use the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter by slicing it thinly and inserting these slices evenly throughout the cuts in the bread to add moisture and richness.
- Stuff the Bread: Fill the spaces within the bread cuts by stuffing in cubed brie, dried cranberries, and the pecan crumble mixture, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake: Place the stuffed loaf on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the brie is melted, gooey, and the toppings are slightly toasted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately while the bread is warm and the cheese is melted for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a serrated bread knife for cleaner cuts when slicing the loaf.
- Make sure not to cut all the way through the bread to maintain its shape.
- For added flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before mixing them.
- Serve warm for the best melted cheese and gooey texture experience.
- This recipe can be made ahead by prepping the loaf and baking just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
