Pull-Apart Cranberry and Brie Bread Recipe
This Pull-apart Bread with Cranberry & Brie is a delightful, savory-sweet appetizer perfect for gatherings or cozy nights. Featuring crusty artisan bread sliced into a grid and filled with creamy Brie cheese and tart cranberries, then drizzled with buttery garlic-rosemary seasoning and baked until golden, it offers a deliciously gooey and flavorful treat that’s easy to share.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Cheese
- 1 loaf crusty bread (such as artisan or sourdough) (About 1 pound)
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or cranberry sauce)
Seasoning and Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Bread: Take the crusty bread and make horizontal and vertical cuts into the loaf, being careful not to cut all the way through. Aim for about 1-inch squares, creating a grid pattern for easy pulling apart.
- Insert the Brie: Cut the Brie cheese into small wedges and carefully insert them into the cuts of the bread, spreading the cheese evenly throughout the loaf to ensure every bite is cheesy.
- Add Cranberries: If using fresh cranberries, roughly chop them before inserting into the bread cuts. If using cranberry sauce, dollop small amounts into the cuts, distributing the tart fruit flavor evenly.
- Make the Seasoned Butter: In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Then add the minced garlic, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper, stirring well to combine all the flavorful ingredients.
- Brush with Butter: Use a basting brush to generously drizzle the seasoned melted butter mixture over the entire bread, ensuring it seeps into all the cuts and covers exposed surfaces for maximum flavor and moisture.
- Prepare for Baking: Wrap the bread in aluminum foil, leaving the top exposed to allow the crust to crisp up, and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to develop a beautiful golden and crispy crust.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Pull apart the bread squares and enjoy the warm, gooey Brie with tangy cranberries.
Notes
- For easier slicing, use a serrated bread knife and a gentle sawing motion to avoid compressing the bread.
- If fresh cranberries are too tart, consider lightly sweetening them before adding.
- This bread is best served warm to fully enjoy the melted Brie; reheat gently if needed.
- Substitute rosemary with thyme or sage for a different herb flavor.
- Use cranberry sauce for a moister, sweeter option compared to fresh cranberries.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free artisan bread loaf.
Keywords: pull-apart bread, brie cheese, cranberry bread, appetizer, savory bread, party snack, cheesy bread, holiday bread
