To make a Tear Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl, follow these steps:
5. **Serve:**
– Remove the baked cranberry Brie bread bowl from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
– Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
– Serve warm, allowing guests to tear off pieces of the bread bowl and dip them into the melted Brie cheese mixture.
6. **Enjoy:**
– This Tear Apart Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl makes a delicious appetizer or snack for any occasion. It combines the creamy richness of Brie cheese with the sweetness of cranberries and honey, all wrapped in warm, crusty bread.
– Enjoy the gooey, savory-sweet goodness as you tear and share this delightful dish with family and friends!
Ingredients:
- 1 bread boule (round loaf of rustic bread)
- 1 wheel of brie (about 12 ounces, top rind removed; use triple cream if possible)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Slice the top quarter off of the bread boule.
Use the brie wheel to measure a circle in the middle of the bread. Trace around it with a knife and scoop out the middle to create a hollow.
Cut slices around the edge of the bread about 1.5 inches apart, cutting about 3/4 of the way down but not through the bottom. This will make pull-apart pieces for dipping.
Brush the inside of the hollowed bread with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the thyme leaves inside.
Place the brie wheel in the center of the bread. Sprinkle the remaining thyme leaves over the top. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the brie.
Replace the top of the bread and bake for about 20 minutes. Line the baking sheet with foil or parchment paper to catch any melted brie that might ooze out.
Optional: Toast the extra bread pieces you scooped out for serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!