Description
Gooey baked brie nestled in a golden bread wreath becomes a centerpiece of delightful Mediterranean charm. Herbed dough circles create a festive ring that invites friends to share and savor warm, melted cheese with rustic elegance you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 wheel brie (8–10 ounces / 225–300 grams)
- 1 pound (450 grams) pizza dough or crescent roll dough
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Finishing and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Optional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce or apricot jam
Dipping Options:
- Additional cranberry sauce
- Additional jam
- Honey
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by heating the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a non-stick foundation.
- Transform the dough into uniform spheres, carefully crafting approximately 20-24 petite, symmetrical orbs that will encircle the creamy brie centerpiece.
- Position the brie wheel as the focal point of your edible artwork, optionally adorning its surface with a luscious layer of cranberry sauce or jam to enhance its flavor profile.
- Meticulously arrange the dough balls in a circular pattern around the cheese, ensuring a delicate space between each morsel to accommodate potential expansion during baking.
- Lavish the dough spheres with a silky egg wash, creating a protective golden sheen that promises a delectable exterior.
- Slide the assembled creation into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the bread achieves a rich, amber complexion and the brie melts into a decadent, creamy embrace.
- Elevate the final presentation by brushing the freshly baked bread with garlic-infused melted butter, then scatter chopped parsley across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Present the warm wreath immediately, inviting guests to tear apart the golden bread balls and indulge in the molten cheese center, creating an interactive and memorable dining experience.
Notes
- Select a soft, creamy brie for maximum melting potential and rich flavor that complements the bread’s texture.
- Ensure dough balls are uniform in size to promote even baking and a visually appealing presentation.
- For gluten-free options, swap traditional bread dough with gluten-free pizza or puff pastry dough to maintain the wreath’s structure.
- Experiment with alternative spreads like fig jam, caramelized onions, or herb-infused honey to add unexpected flavor dimensions to the classic brie combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg