Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of a Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl that’s perfect for any gathering. This crowd-pleaser combines rich brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, all nestled in a crusty bread loaf. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave your guests raving. Serve it warm with extra bread pieces for dipping, and watch as this dish quickly becomes the highlight of your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round sourdough or French bread loaf
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Carefully slice off the top of the bread loaf and hollow out the inside, leaving about an inch on the sides.
- Place the brie inside the hollowed-out loaf and generously spoon cranberry sauce over it.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme on top and drizzle olive oil around the edges of the bread bowl.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with extra pieces of bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of bread bowl (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg