Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl, a show-stopping appetizer that is not only visually striking but also packed with flavor. This delightful dish features a gooey wheel of brie nestled within a warm, crusty bread bowl, topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and fresh thyme. Perfect for holiday gatherings, game nights, or cozy dinners, this recipe invites sharing and creates an interactive dining experience. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing flavors, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Enjoy it warm and watch as everyone eagerly pulls apart pieces to dip into the melted cheese and luscious cranberry filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bread boule (round rustic loaf)
- 1 wheel of brie (about 12 ounces, top 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 (175°C).
- Slice off the top quarter of the bread boule and hollow out the center while leaving a sturdy outer wall.
- Cut pull-apart slices around the edge of the bread without cutting all the way through.
- Brush the inside with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle half of the thyme inside.
- Place the brie in the center, top with remaining thyme and cranberry sauce. Replace the top of the bread.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes until golden and melty.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of bread bowl (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg