Cranberry Brie Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread
Crusty artisan sourdough boule scored and stuffed with melted French brie cheese, tart ruby cranberry sauce, and garlic rosemary butter.
In a nutshell: This authentic french-american cranberry brie garlic herb pull-apart bread comes together in just 35 mins using simple whole ingredients. The chef's secret is to Cut deep 1-inch grids without cutting through the bottom crust so the loaf stays together . Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
This Cranberry Brie Garlic Herb Pull-Apart Bread is the ultimate festive holiday party centerpiece. A crusty sourdough loaf is scored into bite-sized diamond grids and stuffed generously with creamy wheel of brie and spiced whole berry cranberry sauce, then drenched in bubbling melted garlic rosemary butter and baked until oozy and molten.
Key Equipment
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- Baking sheet
- Serrated bread knife
- Foil
- Pastry brush
Chef's Pro-Tips
- Use a serrated bread knife: Cut deep 1-inch grids without cutting through the bottom crust so the loaf stays together as a pull-apart bowl.
- Freeze brie for 15 minutes before slicing: Chilled brie is drastically easier to slice into thin strips without sticking to your knife.
- Bake in foil first: Wrapping the loaf in foil allows the brie to melt into every crevice without the bread crust burning.
Ingredients
8
servings
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1 round loaf (1 lb) crusty sourdough boule, artisan loaf
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8 oz wheel French Brie cheese, chilled, rind trimmed and sliced into thin strips
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¾ cup whole berry cranberry sauce, homemade or canned
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
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½ tsp flaky sea salt, for sprinkling over top
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Score Bread
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Using a serrated knife, cut bread into 1-inch diamond grids, slicing about 3/4 of the way down without cutting through the bottom crust.
Stuff with Brie & Cranberry
Gently pry bread grids open. Stuff sliced brie cheese strips and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce deep into every crevice of the loaf.
Brush Herb Butter
Whisk melted butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and sea salt. Generously brush garlic herb butter over the entire loaf, making sure it drips into every crack.
Bake in Foil
Wrap loaf loosely in foil and bake for 15 minutes. Open foil and bake 5-7 minutes longer until top is crusty and golden and cheese is bubbling and molten.
Garnish & Serve
Transfer to a cutting board or serving platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley and flaky salt, and serve hot for guests to pull apart and enjoy!
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
Both work wonderfully! Whole berry cranberry sauce provides ideal juicy tartness to balance the rich molten brie.
A round crusty sourdough boule or Italian country loaf with a sturdy crust holds the filling best.
Yes! Score, stuff with brie and cranberries, brush with butter, wrap in foil, and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking.
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