Description
Golden, gooey, and packed with flavor, this Pull-Apart Sourdough Brie and Cranberry Bread is a show-stopping appetizer perfect for holiday spreads, cozy winter dinners, or any time you want something a little indulgent. This easy recipe combines crusty sourdough bread with creamy melted brie, tart cranberry sauce, and savory herbs. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick holiday appetizer, or a warm, comforting food idea, this pull-apart bread delivers every time. It’s the ultimate easy recipe for entertaining or just treating yourself.
Ingredients
1 large round sourdough loaf (about 1 lb)
8 oz brie cheese, rind on or removed
1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Pinch salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a cast iron skillet.
2. Using a serrated knife, slice the sourdough loaf in a crosshatch pattern without cutting all the way through.
3. Cut brie into cubes or slices and stuff evenly into the bread slits.
4. Spoon cranberry sauce into the same slits, tucking some deep and leaving some on top for color.
5. Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Brush generously into and over the bread.
6. Tent the bread loosely with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes to start melting the cheese.
7. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
8. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve hot—no slicing needed, just pull apart!
Notes
Use day-old sourdough for best texture—it holds up better when stuffed and baked.
Let brie soften slightly before slicing to make it easier to handle and stuff.
For added depth, sprinkle in cooked bacon or caramelized onions before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pull-apart bread, cranberry brie bread, holiday appetizer, easy appetizer, sourdough recipe