Name: Baked Brie in Sourdough
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound sourdough bread bowl ((divide dough in linked recipe into 2 bread bowls instead of 4 to make the right size for this recipe)); 8 ounces Brie cheese wheel; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 clove garlic (minced); Leaves from 1 sprig of fresh thyme; ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt

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Baked Brie in Sourdough is a show-stopping holiday appetizer made with creamy Brie cheese in a crusty sourdough bread bowl—ready in just 30 minutes!

A hand scooping melty brie cheese up with a piece of sourdough bread.

When I first shared this recipe, it was just a simple baked Brie.

Now that I’m into sourdough baking, I’ve been revisiting some older recipes. When I came across this one, I knew it was perfect for a sourdough bread bowl.

Melty, creamy Brie nests inside a crusty sourdough loaf, topped with a sweet and savory mix of honey, garlic, and thyme—what’s not to love?

This baked Brie in sourdough is an easy, 30-minute appetizer that’s perfect for holiday parties. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

After photographing it, I couldn’t stop eating it—I swear I ate half a wheel of Brie and half a loaf of sourdough before finally giving the rest to my chickens (they loved it too).

I hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as I did!

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Ingredients & Substitutions

Here are some notes on key ingredients. For a full list of ingredients, check out the recipe card below.

Sourdough Bread Bowl- I like to use my sourdough bread bowl recipe, dividing the dough into 2 instead of 4 to make two 1-pound loaves. Store-bought sourdough also works.
Brie Cheese- This recipe uses an 8-ounce wheel of Brie. Score just the top so the flavors can infuse without breaking the cheese apart.
Garlic- Fresh garlic gives the best flavor. Finely mince it so it distributes evenly over the Brie.
Thyme- Fresh thyme leaves add a subtle earthy, herbaceous note. You can swap for rosemary or sage if you like.
Olive Oil- A good quality extra virgin olive oil adds richness and helps carry the flavors of the garlic and thyme.
Honey- Adds a touch of sweetness that balances the savory and earthy flavors. Maple syrup or brown sugar can work as a substitute if needed.

The ingredients to make baked brie in sourdough. Each ingredient is labeled with text. They include brie cheese, sourdough bread, olive oil, garlic, honey, thyme, and salt.

Other Topping Ideas

Sweet- Top with cranberry, blueberry, or strawberry jam.
Nutty- Sprinkle with chopped pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.
Savory- Try caramelized onions, roasted garlic, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Festive- Add pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, or fresh rosemary.

Tips for Success

Use homemade sourdough bread. Fresh sourdough bread gives the best flavor and texture, making it perfect for holding all that melty, gooey Brie cheese.
Reserve bread pieces. Keep the chunks you hollow out to serve alongside the Brie for dipping.
Score the Brie. Lightly scoring the top rind in a criss-cross pattern helps the toppings soak in and ensures the cheese melts evenly.
Bake just before serving. Baked Brie is at its best warm and gooey. It stays scoopable for about 15–20 minutes, so plan to serve right out of the oven.

How to Make Baked Brie in Sourdough

Follow these step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) to learn how to make honey garlic baked Brie in a sourdough bread bowl.

Step 1: Prep bread bowl. Preheat oven to 350℉. Hollow out sourdough and cut slits for easy serving; save removed bread for dipping.

A hollowed out sourdough bread bowl on a cutting board.

Step 2: Score Brie cheese. Criss-cross the top rind and place Brie in the bread bowl.

A scored wheel of brie cheese placed inside of a sourdough bread bowl.

Step 3: Add topping. Whisk olive oil, honey, garlic, thyme, and salt; drizzle over Brie.

Olive oil, honey, garlic, and thyme mixed together in a small glass bowl with a metal spoon sticking out.

Brie cheese in a sourdough bread bowl topped with olive oil, honey, garlic, and thyme.

Step 4: Bake and serve. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes until melted. Serve immediately with bread pieces for dipping.

Baked brie in sourdough with a spoon sticking out of the cheese.

How to Store

Baked Brie in sourdough is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a 300°F oven for 15–20 minutes until melty, covering with foil if the bread starts to brown too much.

Baked brie in a sourdough bread bowl. The brie is topped with olive oil, honey, garlic, and thyme.

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