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Baked Brie in Sourdough Bread Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Bread Bowl Baked Brie with Fig Preserves is a delicious and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. A round sourdough loaf is hollowed out to nestle a creamy brie wheel topped with sweet fig preserves. The entire bread bowl is air fried until the bread is crispy and the brie is luxuriously melted, then garnished with fresh figs and rosemary for a beautiful presentation and delightful flavor combination.

Ingredients

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Bread Bowl

  • 1 round loaf sourdough bread

Cheese and Toppings

  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup fig preserves
  • Fresh figs (for garnish)
  • Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
  • Olive oil (for brushing bread)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bread bowl: Place the brie wheel on top of the sourdough loaf and use a sharp knife to trace a circle around it on the bread surface. Cut into the bread and scoop out enough from inside the circle to fit the brie snugly.
  2. Score the bread crust: Make 1-inch deep slices around the cut circle, without cutting all the way through the loaf. Then brush the exposed bread crust with olive oil to add crispness during cooking.
  3. Prepare the brie: On a flat surface, remove the outer rind from the top of the brie wheel carefully and discard it, allowing the preserves to meld directly with the cheese.
  4. Fill the bread bowl: Place the brie cheese into the hollowed section of the bread bowl and spread the fig preserves evenly over the top of the brie.
  5. Preheat the air fryer: Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil and preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Air fry the bread bowl: Set the filled bread bowl in the center of the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bread crust turns golden and toasted and the brie has melted to a creamy consistency.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove the bread bowl from the air fryer, transfer it to a serving plate, and garnish with fresh figs and rosemary sprigs. Serve warm to enjoy the soft melted brie and toasted bread.

Notes

  • This air fryer baked brie in a bread bowl is perfect for holiday entertaining and a crowd-pleaser that also frees up oven space during busy meals.
  • Using parchment paper or foil in the air fryer makes cleanup easier and prevents sticking.
  • Be careful when removing the rind; if preferred, you can keep the rind for a slightly firmer texture.
  • Let the bread bowl cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of bread bowl)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Find it online: https://emilyscook.com/baked-brie-in-sourdough-bread-bowl-recipe/