3.9 from 36 votes
Caramelized Pear Baked Brie Bread Bowl
A delicious holiday party appetizer, this easy Baked Brie recipe in a sourdough bread bowl is topped with buttery sweet caramelized pears and a drizzle of honey!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 352 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 bartlett pears core removed & thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 round sourdough bread loaf
- 7 oz round brie cheese
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the pears and brown sugar.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the pears are caramelized.
- Meanwhile, slice the top ½ inch off of the round of sourdough bread.
- Cut a circle the size of the brie from the middle of the sourdough loaf, being careful not to cut through to the bottom of the loaf.
- Place the brie in the middle of the loaf.
- Top with the caramelized pears, then drizzle with the honey.
- Place on a baking dish and cover with the top slice of bread.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and slice the top piece of bread into cubes to serve with the brie for dipping.
- Cut slits every inch along the edge of the bread bowl, for easy pulling apart and dipping.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
498mg
(21%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
334mg
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 334mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.