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Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Baked Cranberry Brie Bread Bowl is a warm, gooey appetizer perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights. Creamy Brie cheese is nestled inside a hollowed round bread boule, then topped with a sweet and tangy mixture of cranberries, nuts, honey, and cinnamon before being baked to melty perfection. Garnished with fresh herbs and served with crusty bread or crackers, it’s an irresistibly shareable treat bursting with holiday flavors.

Ingredients

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Bread Bowl

  • 1 round bread boule (sourdough or any round loaf)

Cheese

  • 1 wheel of Brie cheese

Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) ensuring it reaches the right temperature for perfect melting and toasting.
  2. Prepare the Bread Bowl: Cut the top off the bread boule carefully and hollow out the center, leaving about a 1-inch thick shell. Keep the removed bread aside to use later for dipping.
  3. Prepare the Brie: Remove the top rind of the Brie wheel and place the wheel inside the hollowed-out bread bowl for even melting.
  4. Add Toppings: In a small bowl, combine cranberries, chopped nuts, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Spoon this mixture evenly over the Brie cheese in the bread bowl.
  5. Bake: Set the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the Brie is melted and bubbling and the bread exterior is toasted and golden.
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired, and serve immediately with the reserved bread pieces, crackers, or sliced apples for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute dried cranberries for fresh if fresh are not in season.
  • Use pecans or walnuts depending on your preference or availability.
  • Maple syrup or honey can be used interchangeably for a natural sweetness.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free bread boule.
  • Serve while the Brie is warm and melty for the best texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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