If you’re searching for a shareable holiday appetizer to delight your Thanksgiving guests before the main feast, look no further than this Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread. A festive twist on classic cheesy garlic pull-apart bread, this recipe combines creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and fragrant fresh herbs to create a show-stopping addition to your holiday table. Your guests won’t be able to resist pulling apart piece after piece of this sweet and savory treat!
Pro Tips for Perfect Pull-Apart Bread:
- While canned cranberry sauce works beautifully, homemade cranberry sauce (from leftovers or made fresh) adds a personal touch and extra flavor.
- When crosshatching the bread, carefully slice deeply without cutting through the bottom—this makes stuffing the bread with the ingredients much easier.
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Ingredients
- 1 large boule
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
- 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp. freshly chopped rosemary
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8-oz.) wheel Brie, cut into thin strips
- 1 (15-oz.) can whole-berry cranberry sauce
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, create a crosshatch pattern on the boule, slicing every inch in both directions without cutting through the bottom of the bread.
Step 2:
In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, thyme, and rosemary. Add a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush the boule generously with the butter mixture, ensuring the butter reaches deep into the crosshatches.
Step 3:
Stuff each crosshatch with strips of Brie and spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. Wrap the entire loaf in aluminum foil to keep it moist and flavorful during baking.
Step 4:
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is gooey and melted and the bread is warm and crisp.
Step 5:
Let the bread cool for 5 minutes, then serve. Watch as your guests happily dig into this irresistibly festive appetizer!
This pull-apart bread is an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that’s perfect for the holidays—delicious, shareable, and bursting with seasonal flavors. ????
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