Cranberry Pull-Apart Bread
Soft, crusty bread loaded with creamy vegan cheese, tart cranberries, and a hint of orange zest. This pull-apart bread is the ultimate festive treat!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 118kcal
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 1 round loaf store-bought bread (sourdough or Italian loaf)
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons syrup sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon orange zest (from a fresh orange)
Cheese Sauce:
- 1 cup vegan cheese shreds (smoked gouda or mozzarella)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Bread:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C. Prepare your baking sheet by covering it with a generous piece of aluminum foil.
- In a bowl combine the butter, syrup, thyme, and orange zest. Stir to combine.
- Cut vertical and horizontal slices (using a serrated knife works best) in the loaf, cutting just to the bottom of the crust (but not through the crust).
- Use a butter knife and run butter mixture through each slice, both horizontally and vertically, making sure to coat each piece. Top with chopped pecans.
- Place the loaf on the prepared baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
Make the Cheese Sauce
- Combine cheese, broth, and nutritional yeast flakes in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it begins to simmer, around 3 to 5 minutes. Stir regularly until it's smooth.
- Remove the bread from the oven and carefully spoon the cheese into the cuts of the bread and on top of the loaf.
- Top the loaf with chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
Notes
Serving Tip: Make a double batch of the cheese sauce and have some on-hand to serve dipping style, like fondu.
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
