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Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread Recipe

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This Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is a warm, gooey, and festive appetizer perfect for holiday parties or family gatherings. Made with a crusty sourdough loaf sliced into a checkerboard pattern, filled with tart cranberry bourbon jam and creamy brie cheese, then baked until melted and golden. Garnished with fresh rosemary for an aromatic touch, this pull-apart bread is an irresistible crowd-pleaser.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of sourdough bread
  • 1/2 cup cranberry jam (preferably cranberry bourbon jam)
  • 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • Fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to prepare for baking the bread.
  2. Cut Bread: Using a serrated bread knife, slice the sourdough loaf lengthwise in a checkerboard pattern. Make horizontal cuts across the bread without cutting all the way through the loaf, then turn and make similar cuts the other direction, creating a grid of deep crevices.
  3. Add Jam: Spoon 1/2 cup of cranberry jam evenly into the cuts throughout the bread, ensuring all crevices are filled with the sweet and tart spread.
  4. Add Cheese: Distribute pieces of brie cheese evenly into all the crevices filled with cranberry jam, making sure every bite will have melty cheese.
  5. Brush with Butter: Lightly brush the top of the bread with melted butter using a basting brush to help it brown nicely during baking.
  6. Bake Covered: Place the prepared loaf on a baking sheet and loosely cover it with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to allow the cheese to start melting gently.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the bread top is golden and slightly crispy.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the bread to a serving platter, garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for an aromatic finish, and serve warm for easy pull-apart enjoyment.

Notes

  • Use a serrated knife for cleaner cuts without squashing the bread.
  • Cranny bourbon cranberry jam adds a nice depth of flavor but any cranberry jam works well.
  • Removing the rind from the brie ensures full melting and smooth texture inside the bread.
  • Covering the bread during the first half of baking prevents it from drying out.
  • This bread is best served warm for maximum gooeyness and pull-apart effect.
  • Leftovers can be warmed gently before serving again.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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