Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
If you're looking for a festive appetizer that's easy to put together but feels special, this Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread is it. Soft biscuit dough layered with creamy brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce makes every bite a mix of savory and sweet. It's simple enough for a casual gathering but impressive enough for holiday tables.
This recipe is especially popular around Thanksgiving and Christmas when cranberry dishes are everywhere. It's also a great party snack for game days or family get-togethers since it's shareable and doesn't need utensils.
This recipe was inspired by my Soft Sourdough Sandwich Rolls Recipe, and it also pairs nicely with the Savory Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake for a holiday spread everyone will enjoy.
Quick Look
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2-3
- Main ingredients: biscuit dough, brie, cranberry sauce, butter
- Cooking method: baking 🡢 oven
- Difficulty: easy
- Serving ideas: serve warm on a platter, add fresh herbs on top for a festive touch
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- Quick Look
- Important Ingredients
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
- Baking Schedule
- 💭Crucial Success Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- How To Store Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
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Important Ingredients
- Biscuit dough gives you a soft and fluffy base without the effort of homemade dough, making this recipe quick and reliable.
- Brie cheese melts into creamy pockets throughout the bread, adding richness that balances the cranberry sauce.
- Cranberry sauce brings sweetness and a tart pop of flavor that cuts through the buttery bread and cheese.
- Butter adds flavor and helps the bread brown to a golden finish.
- Cooking spray keeps the bread from sticking to the bundt pan, making it easy to remove and serve.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- You can swap biscuit dough for pizza dough or puff pastry if that's what you have on hand.
- For a different flavor, try raspberry preserves instead of cranberry sauce.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for a crunchy twist.
- If you prefer a savory version, skip the cranberry and add garlic butter with shredded cheddar.
How to Make Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Step 1: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 6-inch bundt pan with cooking spray. Slice each biscuit into eight smaller pieces (Image 1).
Step 2: Shape each piece into a small ball using your hands (Image 2).
Step 3: Layer biscuit balls, spoonfuls of cranberry sauce, and chunks of brie inside the pan (Image 3).
Step 4: Continue layering more biscuit pieces, cranberry, and brie until the pan is filled (Image 4).
Step 5: Microwave the butter until melted, then drizzle it evenly over the top (Image 5).
Step 6: Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the bread is puffed, golden, and cooked through (Image 6).
Step 7: Allow the bread to rest in the pan for a few minutes (Image 7).
Step 8: Carefully inverting onto a serving plate and enjoy it warm (Image 8).
Hint: For easier removal, let the bread rest in the pan for 5 minutes before flipping it onto a plate. This helps it hold its shape and keeps the melted cheese from spilling out too quickly.
Baking Schedule
This recipe comes together quickly, but you can prep ahead. Cut the biscuits and cube the brie earlier in the day, then assemble just before baking. It takes about an hour start to finish.
💭Crucial Success Tips
Make sure the brie is cold before cutting it into cubes-it holds its shape better and melts evenly. Don't rush the bake; the bread needs the full time to cook through in the center.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. Homemade works just as well as canned, and it adds a fresher taste.
A 6-inch bundt pan works best, but you can also use a loaf pan or small cake pan.
How To Store Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
This bread is best fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to keep it crisp on the outside. It doesn't freeze well because of the brie.
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Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread
Ingredients
- 12 oz biscuits 8 count, 1 can, refrigerated
- 1 brie cheese round
- ½ cup cranberry sauce whole
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 6-inch bundt pan with cooking spray. Slice each biscuit into eight smaller pieces.
- Shape each piece into a small ball using your hands.
- Layer biscuit balls, spoonfuls of cranberry sauce, and chunks of brie inside the pan.
- Continue layering more biscuit pieces, cranberry, and brie until the pan is filled.
- Microwave the butter until melted, then drizzle it evenly over the top.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the bread is puffed, golden, and cooked through.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for a few minutes.
- Carefully inverting onto a serving plate and enjoy it warm.
