Description
An impressive and delicious appetizer featuring a sourdough loaf hollowed out and filled with layers of creamy Brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, then baked until warm and gooey. Perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 round sourdough loaf (about 1 lb / 450 g)
- 8 oz (225 g) Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 g) cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, cut a large circle in the top of the sourdough loaf and remove the ‘lid’. Hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell. Reserve the removed bread for dipping.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme.
- Brush a generous amount of the garlic herb butter mixture on the inside of the bread shell and on the inside of the removed lid.
- Begin layering the ingredients inside the bread shell: first a layer of Brie cubes, then a layer of cranberry sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of Brie. If using, sprinkle nuts over the top.
- Place the filled bread and the lid on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with the reserved bread pieces for dipping.
Notes
- For easier cutting, slightly freeze the Brie before removing the rind and cubing.
- You can use homemade or high-quality store-bought cranberry sauce.
- This is best served immediately while warm and gooey.
- For a festive touch, add a sprinkle of orange zest to the cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of loaf)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg