Description
Baked Brie Cob With Cranberry Sauce is the ultimate festive appetizer — warm, gooey brie baked inside a crusty cob loaf, topped with tangy cranberry sauce, herbs, and surrounded by golden, buttery bread pieces for dipping. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday gathering, it’s easy, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round cob loaf (sourdough or crusty white bread)
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (about 7–8 oz)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: extra herbs, toasted nuts, honey drizzle, or pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cob loaf: Cut off the top of the cob and hollow out a circular center just large enough to fit the brie. Tear the removed bread into bite-sized pieces for dipping.
- Add the brie and topping: Place the brie wheel into the hollowed loaf. Spoon cranberry sauce on top and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Butter and season the bread: Mix melted butter and garlic powder, then brush inside the loaf and torn bread pieces. Arrange bread pieces around the loaf on the tray.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bread is golden and brie is melted and gooey.
- Serve warm: Place on a serving board surrounded by toasted bread. Garnish with herbs or drizzle of honey. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Let brie sit at room temperature 20 minutes before baking for even melting.
- Avoid overbaking — brie should be creamy, not oily.
- Use a sturdy cob loaf or sourdough to support the melted cheese.
- Wrap leftovers tightly in foil and reheat at 325°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Try flavor twists with fig jam, nuts, or maple drizzle for extra festivity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday Recipes, Party Food
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (with bread)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Baked Brie Cob, Cranberry Brie Bread, Holiday Appetizer, Christmas Party Food, Thanksgiving Appetizer, Brie Recipes, Festive Cheese Bread, Lyndy’s Kitchen