Description
A warm and cheesy appetizer served in a toasted bread bowl topped with tart cranberry sauce and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel brie cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 round sourdough bread boule
Instructions
- I start by preheating my oven to 350°F and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper to catch any drips. I take my round bread loaf and slice off the top quarter horizontally to create a lid, then I place the wheel of brie on top of the cut side to trace a circle around it with a small knife.
- Next, I carefully scoop out the inner bread from the circle I just traced, digging deep enough so the cheese will sit flush with the top of the loaf. I never throw away these bread scraps because they are perfect for toasting alongside the bowl for extra dipping pieces later.
- I place the hollowed bread bowl onto my prepared baking sheet and nestle the brie wheel snugly into the center cavity I created. Before moving on, I use a sharp serrated knife to cut 1-inch slices around the edge of the bowl, being extremely careful not to cut all the way through the bottom crust.
- Now I generously spray the outside of the bread with cooking spray to ensure it browns beautifully in the oven. I spoon the cranberry sauce directly over the cheese, spreading it out slightly, and sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the top for a pop of color and flavor.
- Finally, I bake the entire assembly for about 25 minutes until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is soft to the touch. I serve it immediately while it is piping hot, allowing guests to pull apart the edge pieces and scoop up the melted goodness.
Notes
If using homemade cranberry sauce, ensure it is not too runny. You can substitute rosemary for thyme if preferred.
- Prep Time: 12 min
- Resting Time:
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: Cranberry Baked Brie, bread bowl appetizer, holiday cheese dip, baked brie recipe