This festive pull-apart bread combines gooey Brie cheese, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and a touch of crunch for a delightful holiday treat!
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 large round sourdough bread loaf
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes 🧀
- 1 cup fresh or canned whole cranberry sauce 🍒
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) 🌰
- 2 tbsp honey (optional) 🍯
- 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional) 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the Bread:
- Using a serrated knife, cut a crosshatch pattern into the bread, making sure not to cut all the way through so the base remains intact.
3️⃣ Stuff the Bread:
- Gently pull apart the bread pieces and insert the Brie cheese cubes throughout the crevices.
- Spoon the cranberry sauce evenly over and into the bread crevices.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans (if using) for added crunch.
4️⃣ Brush with Butter & Bake:
- Drizzle or brush the melted butter over the top of the bread.
- Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then carefully unwrap the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the Brie is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
5️⃣ Add Final Touches:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Drizzle with honey (if desired) and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for a festive touch.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Place the pull-apart bread on a serving platter and let guests pull off pieces to enjoy the gooey Brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce.
Serving Tip: This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of sparkling wine or cider for a holiday toast!
Enjoy your festive Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread! 🎉✨
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