Name: Cranberry and Brie Holiday Pull-Apart Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 (16-oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough; 1 lb rind-on Brie, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 (14-oz) can whole-berry cranberry sauce

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Introduction

This Cranberry and Brie Holiday Pull-Apart Bread is a festive and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings. Soft biscuit dough envelops creamy Brie, fresh herbs, and tangy cranberry sauce, creating a delightful combination that’s easy to share.

A round bundt pan filled with a golden-brown baked dish made of multiple irregularly shaped dough pieces, each topped with melted cheese and patches of deep red tomato sauce, creating a textured pattern across the surface. The dough pieces are soft and slightly puffed, with some edges more browned than others, and melted cheese forms gooey pools between them. The pan sits on a burgundy cloth against a white marbled background, highlighting the warm colors of the dish. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
2 (16-oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough
1 lb rind-on Brie, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp coarsely chopped fresh rosemary
1 (14-oz) can whole-berry cranberry sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-cup Bundt pan generously with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Open one can of biscuit dough and separate into individual biscuits. Tear each biscuit in half.
Step 3: Flatten a piece of torn dough in your palm and place one cube of Brie in the center. Pinch the dough around the cheese to fully enclose it, then roll into a small ball. Repeat with all dough pieces and Brie cubes.
Step 4: Arrange a layer of the cheese-filled dough balls evenly in the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan.
Step 5: Sprinkle one-third of the chopped thyme and rosemary evenly over the dough balls, then spoon one-third of the cranberry sauce on top.
Step 6: Repeat layering twice more with the remaining dough balls, herbs, and cranberry sauce, finishing with a layer of cranberry sauce on top.
Step 7: Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cranberry sauce is bubbling.
Step 8: Remove the pan from the oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 9: Carefully invert the Bundt pan onto a serving plate to release the bread. Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried rosemary and thyme can be substituted; reduce quantity slightly as dried herbs are more potent.
For a nuttier flavor, sprinkle some chopped toasted walnuts or pecans between the layers.
Substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different sweet note.
If you prefer a milder cheese, remove the rind from Brie before cubing.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals to avoid sogginess. This bread is best enjoyed warm on the day it’s made.

How to Serve

A round bundt pan filled with baked pull-apart bread pieces showing a golden brown crust with some parts being shiny and slightly caramelized. The bread is covered unevenly with patches of melted cheese that is white to light yellow and gooey in texture. Scattered on top and between the bread pieces are dollops of dark red tomato sauce that looks thick and rich. The pan is placed on a folded dark red napkin on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this pull-apart bread ahead of time?

You can assemble the bread and refrigerate it in the Bundt pan, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for up to 12 hours before baking. Allow it to come to room temperature before placing it in the oven.

What can I substitute for biscuit dough if I want a homemade option?

You can use homemade biscuit or dinner roll dough. Make sure the dough is sturdy enough to hold the cheese when enclosed and adjust baking time as needed based on your dough recipe.