Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts Naan Pizza with Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe
These Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts Mini Pizzas with a Hot Honey Drizzle are an elegant and delicious appetizer perfect for any gathering. Crispy mini naan or pizza crusts topped with melted Brie cheese, tart dried cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a spicy-sweet honey drizzle create a delightful balance of flavors and textures, garnished with fresh thyme or peppery arugula for a fresh finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini pizzas 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 mini pizza crusts or naan rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Toppings
- 5 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Hot Honey Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnishes
- Fresh thyme leaves or baby arugula, for garnish
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the mini pizzas to golden perfection.
- Prepare Crusts: Place the mini naan or pizza crusts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then brush each lightly with olive oil to ensure a crisp and flavorful base.
- Add Toppings: Arrange slices of Brie cheese evenly over each crust, then sprinkle with dried cranberries and chopped toasted walnuts to layer in flavor and texture.
- Bake: Bake the topped crusts in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the Brie is fully melted and bubbly, and the crust edges turn golden brown.
- Make Hot Honey: While the pizzas are baking, combine honey and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, stirring well to infuse the honey with a gentle heat.
- Drizzle Honey: As soon as the mini pizzas come out of the oven and are still warm, drizzle them generously with the spicy honey mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each mini pizza with fresh thyme leaves or baby arugula, sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt, and serve immediately for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, you can substitute toasted walnuts with toasted pecans or almonds.
- Use fresh instead of dried cranberries if you prefer a juicier topping; adjust quantity to taste.
- If you want a milder honey drizzle, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
- These mini pizzas are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven for a few minutes if needed.
- To save time, prepare the hot honey drizzle in advance and store it in the refrigerator; warm slightly before drizzling.
Keywords: mini pizzas, Brie cheese, cranberries, toasted walnuts, hot honey drizzle, appetizer, party food, easy recipes
