There’s something irresistible about pulling warm, gooey cheese straight from a freshly baked bread bowl. This Cranberry Brie version is the ultimate holiday appetizer, combining creamy melted Brie with tart cranberry sauce all tucked inside a crusty loaf. It’s rich, festive, and guaranteed to be the first thing to disappear at any gathering.
This recipe is simple to put together and bakes up beautifully golden in just minutes. The creamy cheese paired with sweet-tart cranberries is classic, and the bread doubles as both serving dish and dippable bites.
Helpful Tips
- Choose the right bread: A round sourdough or boule works best since it holds its shape and has a sturdy crust.
- Score and hollow carefully: Cut a circle in the top and scoop out just enough bread to fit the Brie wheel without puncturing the bottom.
- Add toppings after baking: A drizzle of honey, fresh herbs, or chopped nuts makes it extra festive once it’s hot from the oven.
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Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl
There’s something irresistible about pulling warm, gooey cheese straight from a freshly baked bread bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 round bread loaf
- 1 triple cream brie wheel
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the top off the bread and carve out the inside so the wheel of brie will fit inside and the bread doesn’t come up more than ¼” above the cheese.
- Slice into the bread at 1” intervals all the way around the circle so pieces can be pulled out easily.
- Brush the inside of the bread with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the rind off the top of the brie and place the wheel in the bread bowl.
- Sprinkle on the rosemary. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the brie.
- Put the top of the bread bowl back on and set on the baking sheet. You can place the other pieces of bread taken from inside the bowl on the baking sheet as well.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.2mg
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Laura is the founder and editor of the travel blogs Savored Sips and Savored Journeys. She is dedicated to sharing the best information about drinks found around the world.