This Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread recipe is jam packed with creamy brie cheese, warm sourdough bread, and just a touch of sweetness from a seasonal jam spread. It’ll be the perfect addition to the appetizer table this holiday season.
Easy Cranberry Brie Pull-Apart Bread
This is one of those appetizers that looks like you spent hours assembling, when it really comes together in just about 30 minutes using just a few simple ingredients. Melty brie cheese paired with tangy sourdough and your favorite jam makes this appetizer one that’s hard to walk away from.
Looking for More Holiday Appetizers?
Then you have to try out our baked brie bites or our steak crostini.
What You Will Need
- sourdough bread – Because who doesn’t love a warm bread based appetizer?
- cranberry jam – Pick your favorite flavor here! We used cranberry bourbon jam.
- brie cheese – One of our favorite holiday cheeses, thanks to it’s mild flavor and creamy consistency.
- butter – Just a bit to help the bread get a nice golden brown color while in the oven.
- fresh rosemary – For a festive garnish.
How To Make Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and gather all of your ingredients.
Use a sharp, serrated knife to make parallel cuts lengthwise down the bread, making sure not to cut all the way through. Then do the same thing across the bread to make a checkered pattern. Then cut the brie into bite sized pieces, making sure to remove the rind in the process. Stuff the cheese pieces between the bread slices, followed by the jam. Lastly, brush the top of the bread with some melted butter to get a nice golden brown crust while baking.
Place your pull apart bread on a baking sheet and loosely cover it with foil. Then pop it in your preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and let it bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is nice and melty and the bread is golden brown.
Carefully transport your masterpiece to a serving platter and garnish with bits of rosemary for the ultimate festive appetizer.
Let cool slightly before digging in! This easy appetizer is so easy and so delicious. We hope you love it as much as we do!
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- Gluten-Free: Make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
- Storage: This is one of those recipes that really needs to be eaten right away. Leftovers will become soggy due to the melty cheese and jam.
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Other Holiday Appetizers You Might Like
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon with Basil
- Classic Deviled Eggs
- Goat Cheese Ball
- Smoked Salmon Appetizer
- Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip
Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our quick and easy Cranberry Pull Apart Bread is a festive appetizer that is perfect for your next holiday party or family gathering!
Ingredients
- round loaf of sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup cranberry jam (we used cranberry bourbon jam)
- 8oz brie cheese, remove rind and cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- garnish: fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut Bread: Use a serrated bread knife to make horizontal cuts across the loaf of bread, lengthwise. Do NOT cut all the way through the loaf. Turn the bread and make the same type of cuts going across the bread the other direction, creating a checkerboard pattern.
- Add Jam: Use a spoon to evenly distribute the jam into all of the cuts in the bread.
- Add Cheese: Now, evenly place the pieces of brie cheese in all the bread crevices.
- Butter: Use a basting brush to lightly brush the top of the bread with melted butter.
- Bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet, loosely cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Put bread on a serving platter and garnish with fresh rosemary. Enjoy!
Notes
- Jam: any variety of jam will work here, just use your favorite and feel free to add more or less.
- Gluten-Free: feel free to use a gluten-free loaf of bread here!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 447
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Sodium: 863.2 mg
- Fat: 12.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 67.3 g
- Protein: 18.1 g
- Cholesterol: 32.2 mg
Bridget Montag says
So easy to make and our holiday crowd absolutely loved it!