Description
Rustic cranberry baked brie bread bowl brings Mediterranean comfort to holiday gatherings with elegant simplicity. Melted cheese and tart berries nestled in crusty bread create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bread boule (round loaf)
- 1 8-ounce wheel brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
Preparation Aid:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange parchment paper on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Select a round bread boule and carefully slice off the top quarter, creating an open vessel for the cheese.
- Gently excavate the bread’s interior, creating a spacious cavity for the brie, and set aside the removed bread for future dipping or serving.
- Position the entire brie wheel smoothly into the hollowed bread center, ensuring a snug fit.
- Lightly coat the exterior of the bread with cooking spray to enhance golden browning and crisp texture.
- Create decorative cuts around the bread’s perimeter, spacing them approximately 12 inches apart while maintaining the loaf’s structural integrity.
- Generously distribute cranberry sauce over the exposed brie surface, then delicately sprinkle fresh thyme leaves for aromatic enhancement.
- Transfer the prepared bread bowl to the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, monitoring until the bread turns a rich golden brown and the cheese becomes completely molten.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the luxurious, warm, and gooey cheese with accompanying bread pieces.
Notes
- Select a crusty, round bread boule with a sturdy structure to hold the melted brie perfectly without falling apart.
- Choose a high-quality soft brie cheese that melts smoothly and creates a creamy texture when baked.
- Customize the cranberry sauce by adding orange zest or a splash of port wine for deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Create gluten-free options by using a gluten-free bread or serving the baked brie directly on a charcuterie board for low-carb guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg