🥖🧀🍇 Rustic Sourdough Loaf with Brie & Cranberry
📝 Ingredients
- 1 large sourdough loaf (round or oval)
- 10 oz Brie cheese, sliced (rind on or off—your choice)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or homemade)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
(Optional toppings: chopped pecans, honey drizzle, or extra herbs)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the sourdough loaf on a cutting board.
- Using a serrated knife, cut deep crisscross slices into the loaf:
- Slice almost to the bottom but don’t cut through.
- Create 1–1½ inch “pull-apart” squares.
2. Prepare the Garlic Herb Butter
- In a small bowl, mix:
- melted butter
- garlic
- rosemary or thyme
- salt & pepper
Brush a little into the cracks of the bread.
3. Add the Brie
- Tuck slices (or chunks) of Brie into the cuts of the bread.
- Stuff generously — the more Brie, the meltier it will be!
4. Add the Cranberry Sauce
- Spoon small amounts of cranberry sauce into the cuts, alternating with the Brie.
- Let some sit on top for extra flavor.
5. Top and Wrap
- Drizzle the remaining garlic herb butter over the loaf.
- Wrap the entire bread loosely in foil (not tightly—give it room to melt).
6. Bake
- Bake 20 minutes covered.
- Uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until:
✔ Brie is fully melted
✔ Cranberry is bubbling
✔ Top is golden and crisp
7. Serve
- Serve warm, pulling apart pieces with your hands or using tongs.
- Optional: drizzle with honey, sprinkle pecans, or add extra fresh herbs on top.
Sweet, savory, melty, festive perfection! 🤤❤️
⭐ Optional Variations
- Apple-Brie version: Add thin apple slices.
- Savory twist: Add caramelized onions.
- Nutty version: Add toasted pecans or walnuts.
- Holiday upgrade: Brush with maple butter instead of garlic butter.