Name: Baked Brie in Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large loaf round bread*; 8 ounces round of brie cheese; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp honey; 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce; for serving:

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Baked Brie in Bread

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Ingredients

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Baked Brie in Bread

1 large loaf round bread*

8 ounces round of brie cheese

2 cloves garlicfinely minced

1 tbsp honey

3 tablespoons cranberry sauce

for serving: fresh thyme, apples, pears, and the excess bread from the loaf

Instructions

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Instructions

Place your cheese on top of the bread and use it as a stencil to cut out the center of the bread. See my videos for reference. Remove the top of the bread and set aside. Cut more bread out of the inside of the bread until the round of cheese can comfortably fit inside of the bread.

Take the top round of bread you cut out from the loaf and cut it into bite sized pieces. Place those onto a large baking sheet leaving room for the loaf.

Cut the outside of the bread by slicing 1 inch chunks around the outside of the bread loaf. Make sure to stop 1/4 of an inch from the bottom so that the bread is still firmly attached but can be easily torn off later.

Place the cheese inside of the bread and score the top in a criss cross pattern. This makes the cheese easier to dip into later AND allows the flavors to seep down into the cheese as it bakes.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is very soft to the touch and the bread is lightly toasted.

Sprinkle with fresh thyme and dig in!

Notes

Bread- aim to get a loaf of bread that’s big enough to fit your cheese with lots of extra space around the edges for the bread to be pulled apart

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Bread Vessel 🍞
Use a sturdy round boule or sourdough bread with a thick crust that won't collapse when hollowed out; avoid soft breads like ciabatta that will become soggy.
Pre-Toast the Bread Shell 🔥
Lightly toast the hollowed bread bowl at 375°F for 5 minutes before adding the brie to create a crispy barrier that prevents the interior from becoming mushy.
Layer Your Toppings Strategically 🎯
Place cranberry sauce on the bottom, then brie, then drizzle honey and minced garlic on top so flavors infuse evenly and the honey caramelizes slightly during baking.
Monitor Brie Temperature Carefully 🌡️
Bake at 375°F for only 12-15 minutes until the brie is creamy and just starting to ooze; overbaking will cause it to leak out and lose its luxurious texture.
Warm Honey Before Drizzling ✨
Gently warm your honey for 30 seconds before drizzling over the brie so it flows smoothly and incorporates better with the garlic and melted cheese during baking.