Baked Brie Bread

Baked Brie Bread is a perfect appetizer or snack that is absolutely sure to impress your guests, plus, it’s not even difficult to make! This recipe uses frozen bread dough, which makes it a breeze to prepare. The warm, gooey brie cheese in the center is surrounded by fluffy, freshly baked bread that’s perfect for dipping, and very fun to share with friends and family. With a combination of sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and fragrant herbs, this baked delight is full of flavor!

While beautiful, this holiday baked brie wreath is surprisingly easy to throw together, since you can use store-bought frozen rolls. This recipe is so easy to customize. Don’t like sun-dried tomatoes? You can swap them out for a fruit jelly compote, red pepper jelly, or other flavors that you prefer to go on top of the baked brie.

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What You’ll Love About this Recipe

• Brie is Wonderful: The gooey, melted brie cheese in the center of the bread is oh-so-creamy and delightful.
• The Topping: The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and basil is a remarkably yummy mix.
• Freshly Baked Bread: The warm, freshly baked rolls surrounding the brie make every bite heavenly.

Ingredients

• Brie wheel – Camembert or any other soft cheese can be used as a substitute.
• Rhodes frozen rolls – Store-bought frozen dinner rolls or homemade bread dough can be used instead.
• Butter
• Sun-dried julienne-cut tomatoes – Fresh cherry tomatoes or roasted red peppers can be used as a substitute for a different flavor.
• Balsamic vinegar – If you don’t have balsamic, you can use red wine vinegar but the flavor will be quite different.
• Fresh rosemary – Dried rosemary can be used as a substitute, but use half the amount.
• Fresh basil leaves – Dried basil can be used as a substitute, but use half the amount.
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

How to Make a Baked Brie Wreath

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a round pan or large baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: Place the rolls on the pan. Place the cheese in the center of the pan. Arrange frozen rolls in two circles around the cheese. Remove the brie cheese and refrigerate it until ready to use. Brush the tops of the frozen rolls with melted butter.

STEP THREE: Let the dough rise. Let the rolls rise for about 3 hours or until the rolls have doubled in size. 

STEP FOUR: Bake. Bake the rolls for 13-15 minutes.

STEP FIVE: Mix the topping. In a small bowl, mix together the sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

STEP SIX: Bake the brie. Take the brie wheel out of the refrigerator and cut the top of the rind from the wheel of cheese. Place the cheese in the center of the partially baked rolls. Pour the sun-dried tomato mixture on top of the brie. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush rolls with more melted butter while it’s baking, and sprinkle with salt.

STEP SEVEN: Serve. Serve hot with fresh rosemary, basil, and cranberries.

How to Serve

This baked brie bread is perfect for serving as an appetizer at parties or gatherings. It’s lovely on its own and can feed a small crowd, but it’s also beautiful to add to an appetizer or potluck table.

If you want to keep it simple, serve alongside a fruit salad, fruit jellies, light dips, and fresh cut cucumbers and tomatoes.

Tips and Tricks for Making This Recipe Perfectly

• Make sure to let the frozen rolls rise for about 3 hours or until they have doubled in size. This helps create light and fluffy rolls.
• Removing the top rind from the brie wheel before baking allows the toppings to penetrate the cheese, making it even more delicious, so don’t skip this step.
• Take your time to roll the balls into evenly sized-pieces. This will help the wreath look very aesthetically pleasing.

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

• Yes, you can prepare the rolls and toppings ahead of time.
• Once the rolls have risen, cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• When you’re ready to bake, remove the rolls from the refrigerator, assemble the bread with the brie and toppings, and bake as directed.

Can This Recipe Be Made Gluten-Free?

This particular recipe uses frozen rolls, which usually contain wheat flour, making it unsuitable for those following a gluten-free diet.

However, you can try adapting the recipe by using gluten-free bread dough or rolls from a gluten-free brand. Just make sure to adjust the baking time and follow the package instructions. The remaining ingredients should be gluten-free, but always check your labels.

FAQs

How to Store Leftovers

In the fridge: Your brie needs to be returned to the fridge. If it’s been out a party for more than a few hours, you may want to toss out the leftovers. If you save them, wrap the brie tightly with plastic wrap and put in in the fridge.

Technically, brie can last weeks in the fridge, but if it’s been out at a party, I would suggest using it up within a day or two.

The bread from your wreath can go in a ziploc and be store at room temperature. They should stay fresh for a few days. You can also freeze your bread if you prefer. Place it in the freezer for up to 2 months.

How to Reheat Brie

• To reheat the leftovers, preheat your oven to 325°F.
• Place the desired amount of leftover baked brie bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through and the cheese is melty.

More Holiday Recipes

• Spinach and Artichoke Puff Pastry Pinwheels
• Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
• Old Bay Butter Roasted Turkey Breast

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