Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl
Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer with this Pull Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl. This eye-catching dish features a warm, gooey brie cheese surrounded by sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all encased in a rustic bread bowl. Perfect for any gathering, this recipe invites sharing and creates a fun interactive dining experience as guests tear off pieces of bread to dip into the melty goodness. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you can whip up this gourmet treat in no time, making it an ideal choice for holiday parties, family gatherings, or cozy nights in. Impress your friends and family with this elegant yet easy-to-make dish that’s sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bread boule (round loaf of rustic bread)
- 1 wheel of brie (about 12 ounces, top rind removed)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut off the top quarter of the bread boule. Hollow out the interior using the brie wheel as a guide.
- Slice the edges of the bread about 1.5 inches apart without cutting through completely.
- Brush the inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place brie in the center, sprinkle with thyme, and top with cranberry sauce.
- Bake for about 20 minutes on a lined baking sheet until golden and melty.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of bread bowl (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg