Description
These Gingerbread Cheesecake Truffles offer a festive and easy-to-make bite-sized treat that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with creamy cheesecake flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these truffles feature a delightful layering of sourdough bread, brie cheese, and cranberries, enhanced with honey and fresh thyme, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 sourdough loaf, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients: Slice the sourdough loaf into 1-inch pieces and layer cubes of brie cheese and cranberries between each slice carefully to create alternating layers.
- Add Drizzle: Place the layered sourdough loaf into the greased baking dish. Drizzle the melted butter and honey evenly over the layered bread to add moisture and sweetness.
- Season: Sprinkle fresh thyme over the top, if using, and add a pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to warm the ingredients and melt the cheese.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked dish cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and for easier handling.
Notes
- Use fresh or dried cranberries according to availability; dried cranberries will be sweeter.
- Fresh thyme is optional but adds a lovely herbal note complementing the sweetness and richness.
- Ensure the sourdough slices are about 1 inch thick for balanced layering and texture.
- Letting the dish cool slightly before serving helps the truffles hold their shape better.
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, consider adding a pinch of gingerbread spice to the honey drizzle.
