Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, and Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe
This Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries, and Toasted Walnuts is a delightful appetizer or snack combining creamy melted brie, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Finished with a drizzle of warm hot honey infused with chili flakes and fresh thyme, this easy baked flatbread offers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors with a satisfying crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 4 as appetizer) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread
- 2 pieces flatbread, about 8 to 10 inches each
Toppings
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to preheat thoroughly. This ensures a hot surface for crisping the flatbread.
- Combine Ingredients: Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Warm the honey gently with the chili flakes in a small saucepan or microwave until it becomes fluid and infused with spice, but do not boil.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet or pizza stone from the oven and brush it lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking and promote browning.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the flatbreads onto the oiled baking sheet. Layer the thinly sliced brie evenly on top of each flatbread. Sprinkle with dried cranberries and toasted walnut pieces in an even layer.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until the brie has melted thoroughly and the flatbread edges are crisp, golden, and slightly blistered.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and immediately drizzle with the warm hot honey infused with chili flakes. Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of salt over the top for a fragrant and flavorful finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the flatbreads into wedges and serve immediately while hot and crisp for the best tasting experience.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a pizza stone if available.
- Adjust chili flakes in the honey drizzle to your preferred spice level.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if desired.
- Best served fresh out of the oven to enjoy the contrast of melted cheese and crunchy toppings.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings.
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