Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries, Toasted Walnuts, and Hot Honey Drizzle Recipe
Crispy Flatbread with Brie, Cranberries & Toasted Walnuts drizzled with a warm, spicy honey creates a perfect balance of creamy, tangy, nutty, and sweet flavors. This easy-to-make appetizer features a crispy flatbread base topped with smooth Brie cheese, tart dried cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and aromatic fresh thyme, finished with a hot honey drizzle for a delightful kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base
- 2 pieces flatbread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Toppings
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced into thin wedges
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
Hot Honey Drizzle
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Flatbread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush both sides of the flatbread with olive oil to ensure a golden, crispy texture when baked.
- Bake the Flatbread: Place the oiled flatbread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until crisp and slightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Toast the Walnuts: While the flatbread bakes, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and roughly chop.
- Warm the Hot Honey: Gently warm the honey in a small saucepan or microwave until fluid but not boiling. Stir in the chili flakes to infuse a gentle heat. Set aside.
- Assemble the Flatbread: Arrange the Brie slices evenly over the crispy flatbread. Sprinkle dried cranberries and toasted walnuts on top, followed by fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of salt to enhance flavors.
- Serve with Hot Honey Drizzle: Drizzle the warm hot honey generously over the assembled flatbread just before serving to add a sweet and spicy finish.
Notes
- You can substitute flatbread with naan or pita for variation.
- Try camembert or goat cheese instead of Brie for different cheese textures and flavors.
- Use dried cherries or figs in place of dried cranberries if preferred.
- Swap walnuts with pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts for varied crunch and earthiness.
- If you prefer a milder drizzle, use maple syrup mixed with chili flakes instead of hot honey.
- Serve immediately after drizzling honey to maintain crispiness of the flatbread.
Keywords: crispy flatbread, brie cheese, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, hot honey, appetizer, easy recipe, sweet and spicy
