Cranberry Goat Cheese Flatbread Recipe
This Cranberry Goat Cheese Flatbread is a deliciously tangy and sweet appetizer or snack, featuring crisp flatbreads topped with a luscious blend of goat cheese and mozzarella, homemade cranberry-honey compote, thinly sliced red onions, and finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh herbs. Perfect for festive occasions or casual gatherings, this flatbread offers a beautiful balance of flavors and textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cranberry Topping
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey
Cheese & Garnishes
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Fresh thyme or arugula, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure a crisp and evenly cooked flatbread.
- Prepare Cranberries: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries and honey. Stir occasionally, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the cranberries soften and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Flatbread: Place the flatbreads on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Brush each flatbread with olive oil evenly to promote crispiness during baking.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and shredded mozzarella evenly over the flatbreads. This blend provides a creamy and tangy flavor profile.
- Add Cranberry Mixture and Onions: Distribute the cranberry-honey mixture over the cheese layer on both flatbreads. Top with thinly sliced red onions for a mild pungency.
- Bake: Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the flatbread edges turn golden brown.
- Garnish and Season: Remove the flatbreads from the oven. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with fresh thyme or arugula leaves, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Slice the flatbread into portions and serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flatbreads.
- The cranberry-honey mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- If balsamic glaze is unavailable, reduce balsamic vinegar with a bit of honey to make a quick glaze.
- Arugula adds a peppery freshness, but fresh thyme provides a subtle fragrant note—choose according to preference.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the flatbread crispy and prevent cheese from burning.
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