Description
Savory Baked Brie Cranberry Bread Bowl combines rustic French cheese with festive holiday flavors. Warm melted cheese and tart cranberry compote offer elegant appetizer perfection for guests to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bread boule (round loaf)
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) brie wheel
- ½ cup (120 ml) cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsps fresh thyme
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Bread Preparation: Select a robust round bread boule with a crisp exterior, large enough to cradle a whole brie wheel. Carefully slice off the top quarter, creating a wide aperture for cheese insertion.
- Cheese Cavity: Remove brie’s rind using a sharp knife, then trace its circumference inside the bread. Meticulously excavate the interior, creating a precise nest for the cheese. Reserve bread chunks for potential crispy dippers.
- Initial Assembly: Position the bread boule on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Nestle the brie wheel into the crafted cavity, misting the bread’s exterior with cooking spray to enhance golden browning.
- Decorative Scoring: Strategically cut the bread’s perimeter into segments approximately 1-2 inches apart, ensuring segments remain connected.
- Flavor Enhancement: Lavishly spread cranberry sauce over the exposed brie surface, then sprinkle fresh thyme leaves to introduce aromatic complexity.
- Baking Process: Slide the prepared dish into a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, watching for a rich golden exterior and molten cheese center.
- Serving: Immediately extract from oven and present while warm, encouraging guests to tear and share this indulgent appetizer.
Notes
- Bread Selection: Choose a dense, crusty boule with thick walls to support the brie and prevent leakage during baking.
- Cheese Preparation: Remove brie rind completely for smoother melting and easier consumption, preventing potential tough texture.
- Moisture Management: Lightly spray bread exterior with cooking spray to achieve uniform golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Temperature Control: Watch closely during final 5-10 minutes of baking to prevent burning, ensuring perfect golden-brown appearance without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg