Description
Indulgent pull-apart sourdough brie and cranberry bread brings festive French and North American flavors together in one irresistible loaf. Warm, gooey cheese and tart cranberries create a delightful harmony that will make you crave another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 1 wheel (8 ounces / 226 grams) brie cheese
- 1 cup (150 grams) dried cranberries
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Carefully score the sourdough loaf diagonally in a crisscross pattern, ensuring cuts do not penetrate the bread’s base, creating elegant pull-apart sections.
- Slice brie into delicate, uniform pieces, strategically nestling them into the bread’s intricate network of cuts.
- Scatter dried cranberries across the bread’s surface, allowing them to cascade into the crevices, enhancing visual and flavor complexity.
- Craft a luxurious infusion by whisking melted butter with golden honey and freshly chopped rosemary, creating an aromatic drizzle.
- Gently cascade the herbed butter mixture over the bread, ensuring thorough penetration into each diagonal channel.
- Envelop the prepared bread in aluminum foil, creating a protective cocoon that promotes moisture retention and even heating.
- Position the wrapped bread on a baking sheet and slide into a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, allowing initial steaming for 15 minutes.
- Unveil the bread, removing the foil to encourage golden caramelization and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until cheese becomes molten and edges crisp.
- Allow bread to rest momentarily after removing from oven, then serve while warmth and aroma are most enticing, inviting guests to delicately pull apart sections.
Notes
- Select a high-quality sourdough loaf with a sturdy crust for optimal texture and stability when cutting and stuffing.
- Ensure brie is slightly chilled before cutting to prevent crumbling and create neat, clean pieces for even distribution.
- Use fresh or dried rosemary based on availability, adjusting the quantity to personal taste preferences.
- Experiment with alternative cheese options like camembert or gouda for different flavor profiles while maintaining similar melting characteristics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg