## 🎄🧀🍞 Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread 🍞🧀🎄
## Introduction
This Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread is a holiday game-changer. It’s incredibly easy to make and the combination of Brie cheese with tangy cranberry nestled in flakey bread is simply irresistible. This delectable delight is the perfect starter to share with family and friends for festive get-togethers.
**Why make this recipe**
Just think about it, melted Brie, sweet cranberry sauce, and crispy sourdough bread, all baked to perfection. It’s not just a dish, but an experience to be shared. This recipe is simple yet festive making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
## How to make Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread
**Ingredients:**
– 1 large round sourdough loaf
– 200g Brie cheese, thinly sliced
– 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
– 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)
**Directions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Score the sourdough loaf in a criss-cross pattern with a serrated knife, cutting just to the bottom but not all the way through.
3. Gently insert slices of Brie and dollops of cranberry sauce into the cracks of the bread.
4. Pour melted butter evenly over the loaf, making sure it seeps into the cuts. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and pecans if using.
5. Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
## How to serve Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread
Serve this pull-apart bread as an appetizer, sharing it right in the center of your gathering table. Make sure to pull it apart while it’s still warm to fully enjoy the cheesy, cranberry goodness.
## How to store Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread
If there’s any left over, wrap it tightly in foil and store at room temperature. It should stay fresh for 1-2 days. Just warm it up in an oven before serving again.
## Tips to make Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread
– Drape your loaf in a baking sheet before wrapping the foil to catch any cheese or sauce that might escape, keeping your oven clean.
– Use a bread knife with thick serrated edges to score the bread, small knifes might struggle.
## Variation
You can add some crispy cooked and crumbled bacon inside the bread along with the Brie and cranberry for an extra savory twist.
## FAQs
Q1: Can I use any other bread?
A1: Yes, if you cannot find a sourdough loaf, you can use other types of crusty bread such as a French baguette.
Q2: Can I use other types of cheese?
A2: Brie cheese melts beautifully and pairs well with cranberry. However, you can also use Camembert or a creamy gouda.
Q3: Can I make my own cranberry sauce?
A3: Yes, homemade cranberry sauce can be used and might give an even fresher taste. You can also add some orange zest to your cranberry sauce for an extra kick.
Celebrate the festive season with this crowd-pleasing Holiday Cranberry and Brie Pull-Apart Bread. It is simple to make yet full of delightful flavors. Enjoy!