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Pull-Apart Bread with Cranberry & Brie

Pull-Apart Bread with Cranberry & Brie for Cozy Gatherings

Delight your guests with this Pull-Apart Bread with Cranberry & Brie, a stunning and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 pound Crusty Bread (Artisan or Sourdough) Best for a satisfying pull-apart texture
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Brie Cheese Rich and creamy cheese that melts beautifully
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries Or use cranberry sauce for convenience
For the Flavoring
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Provides richness and golden color
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Or use dried rosemary in a smaller amount
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances all flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper White pepper can be used for a delicate taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry Brush
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Carefully make crosswise cuts about 1 inch apart on the surface of the bread, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
  3. Slice the Brie cheese into wedges and insert them into the cuts of the bread.
  4. Chop fresh cranberries and tuck them into the cuts alongside the cheese or dollop cranberry sauce into the slits.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat and stir in minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  6. Baste the bread with the butter mixture using a pastry brush.
  7. Wrap the bread in aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes.
  8. Let the bread cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use crusty artisan or sourdough loaf. Avoid overfilling to prevent spillage during baking. Explore other cheese options for variation.

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